SWIFT/BIC code BARFGB21XXX
BARFGB21XXX belongs to Bancroft UK Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARFGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARFGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bancroft UK Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bancroft UK Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses BIC BARFGB21XXX?
BARFGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bancroft UK Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bancroft UK Limited.
Is BARFGB21 and BARFGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BARFGB21 is the 8-character version of BARFGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bancroft UK Limited in London.
How long does it take to send money to Bancroft UK Limited in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BARFGB21XXX stand for?
BARF is the institution code of Bancroft UK Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BARFGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARFGB21XXX.
Does Bancroft UK Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BARFGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bancroft UK Limited in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.