SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22PMD

BARCGB22PMD belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB22PMD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB22PMD
8-character codeBARCGB22
Branch codePMD
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchCapital Commodities
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
PMD 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 is behind BIC BARCGB22PMD?

The code BARCGB22PMD belongs to Capital Commodities, part of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of BARCGB22PMD stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and PMD is the code of the branch Capital Commodities.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB22PMD for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BARCGB22PMD.

Can I use BARCGB22 instead of BARCGB22PMD?

BARCGB22 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB22PMD is Capital Commodities. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB22PMD if the recipient asks for it.

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