SWIFT/BIC code BARCGGS1XXX
BARCGGS1XXX belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Peter Port |
| Country | Guernsey |
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.
- GG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGGS1XXX?
BARCGGS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Barclays Bank PLC in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Use it when you send money to an account at Barclays Bank PLC.
Are BARCGGS1 and BARCGGS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BARCGGS1 is the short version of BARCGGS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Barclays Bank PLC in St. Peter Port.
Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in Guernsey, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BARCGGS1XXX stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GG stands for Guernsey, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Barclays Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARCGGS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Guernsey is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in Guernsey?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.