SWIFT/BIC code BARCGHACOBU
BARCGHACOBU belongs to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGHACOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGHAC |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. 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.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OBU 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 BARCGHACOBU?
BARCGHACOBU identifies Offshore Banking Unit, part of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Accra, Ghana. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARCGHAC instead of BARCGHACOBU?
BARCGHAC is the head office of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD., while BARCGHACOBU points to Offshore Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGHACOBU if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCGHACOBU mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD., GH stands for Ghana, AC is the location code and OBU identifies the branch Offshore Banking Unit.
Does Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Ghana. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD..
What do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARCGHACOBU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ghana is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.