SWIFT/BIC code BARCJES1026
BARCJES1026 belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Georgetown, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCJES1026 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCJES1 |
| Branch code | 026 |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Personal Banking International - Jersey |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Jersey |
How 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.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 026 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 branch is behind BIC BARCJES1026?
The code BARCJES1026 belongs to Personal Banking International - Jersey, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Georgetown, Jersey. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCJES1026 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCJES1026 against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in BARCJES1026 mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, JE stands for Jersey, S1 is the location code and 026 identifies the branch Personal Banking International - Jersey.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARCJES1026, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Jersey is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BARCJES1 instead of BARCJES1026?
BARCJES1 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCJES1026 points to Personal Banking International - Jersey. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCJES1026 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.