SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB33MEM
BARCGB33MEM belongs to Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB33MEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB33 |
| Branch code | MEM |
| Bank | Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) |
| Branch | Memphis Branch Code |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and 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).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MEM 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 BARCGB33MEM?
BARCGB33MEM identifies Memphis Branch Code, a branch or department of Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BARCGB33MEM 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. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB33MEM.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BARCGB33 instead of BARCGB33MEM?
BARCGB33 points to the main office of Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC), while BARCGB33MEM is Memphis Branch Code. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB33MEM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and 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 Capital (Trading AS Barclays Capital Securities LTD and Barclays Bank PLC).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.