SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22CLS
BARCGB22CLS belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB22CLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB22 |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cls Operations Centre |
| City | London |
| 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 BIC BARCGB22CLS?
BARCGB22CLS identifies Cls Operations Centre, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGB22 instead of BARCGB22CLS?
BARCGB22 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB22CLS is Cls Operations Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB22CLS if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BARCGB22CLS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB22CLS.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BARCGB22CLS stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and CLS is the code of the department Cls Operations Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.