SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22GCM

BARCGB22GCM belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB22GCM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB22GCM
8-character codeBARCGB22
Branch codeGCM
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchGlobal Cash Management
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
GCM 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

What bank is behind BIC BARCGB22GCM?

BARCGB22GCM identifies Global Cash Management, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use BARCGB22 instead of BARCGB22GCM?

BARCGB22 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB22GCM points to Global Cash Management. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB22GCM if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB22GCM mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and GCM is the code of the branch Global Cash Management.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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