SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118V
BARCGB2118V belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2118V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 18V |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gloucester 2 |
| City | Gloucester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 18V Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code BARCGB2118V?
BARCGB2118V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gloucester 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB2118V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2118V.
What does each part of BARCGB2118V stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 18V is the code of the branch Gloucester 2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.