SWIFT/BIC code BARCGHACXXX
BARCGHACXXX belongs to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGHACXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGHAC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
How the Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. 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.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AC 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 bank is behind BIC BARCGHACXXX?
BARCGHACXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Accra, Ghana. Use it when a payment to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BARCGHACXXX mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD., GH stands for Ghana, AC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARCGHACXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are BARCGHAC and BARCGHACXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BARCGHAC is the 8-character version of BARCGHACXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Accra.
What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank of Ghana LTD. in Ghana?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Ghana with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.