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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118Y

BARCGB2118Y belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Richmond, United Kingdom.

BARCGB2118Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB2118Y
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code18Y
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchRichmond Twicken 2
CityRichmond
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
18Y 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2118Y?

BARCGB2118Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Richmond Twicken 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Richmond, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2118Y?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2118Y is Richmond Twicken 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB2118Y.

What happens if I use BARCGB2118Y incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB2118Y with the recipient before sending.

Do I need BARCGB2118Y to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB2118Y.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.