SWIFT/BIC code BARCSCSCXXX
BARCSCSCXXX belongs to Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD in Victoria, Seychelles.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCSCSCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCSCSC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Victoria |
| Country | Seychelles |
How the Barclays Bank (Seychelles) 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.
- SC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SC 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 SWIFT code BARCSCSCXXX?
BARCSCSCXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD in Victoria, Seychelles. Use it when you send money to an account at Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD.
Does Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BARCSCSCXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD in Seychelles, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARCSCSCXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Seychelles is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BARCSCSCXXX stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD, SC stands for Seychelles, SC is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is BARCSCSC and BARCSCSCXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BARCSCSC is the short version of BARCSCSCXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Barclays Bank (Seychelles) LTD in Victoria.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.