Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

The 8-character code BUKBGB22 and the 11-character code BUKBGB22XXX identify one and the same institution: Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk. Banks worldwide use these codes to route international transfers to the right bank. In practice you mostly see it on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and in the bank details that Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk provides.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk and wants to get the details right. The SWIFT code on its own does not identify a personal account; for that you need the account number or IBAN .

Sending GBP to Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

Most accounts at Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk are usually held in GBP, the national currency of United Kingdom. When you pay money in a different currency it gets converted at some point. You rarely see a separate line for the conversion.

Who does the conversion has an effect on the final amount, as rates and margins differ per bank. Check what GBP arrives via several providers.

Exchange rates move during the day, and some providers let you lock in a rate. With bigger transfers, even small difference in the rate can be worth more than the fee.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

Ask the recipient to copy the account details straight from their banking app. Compare that code against BUKBGB22 on this page; if they differ, ask before you pay.

A wrong SWIFT code can cause a delay, a payment being sent back or extra fees along the way. An error in the IBAN or account number can be a bigger problem, because the money may be credited to someone else.

An automatic check by your bank merely tells you that the IBAN is valid, not that it is the right account. If your bank offers it, a name check on the recipient adds an extra layer of safety. For a first payment, some people send a small amount first and wait for confirmation.

SEPA payments and the Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk BIC

Since United Kingdom is part of the SEPA zone, a euro payment into Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk from within the SEPA area normally only needs the IBAN. Many banks no longer ask for the BIC in that case.

For anything other than euros and for senders outside SEPA, BUKBGB22XXX remains required. A few forms also ask for the BIC out of habit; if so, enter BUKBGB22 or BUKBGB22XXX.

Euro payments within SEPA normally land within one business day; instant payments are faster if both banks offer them. Fees for SEPA transfers tend to be low, as long as no currency conversion is involved.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Criminals often send payment requests containing changed bank details. A valid SWIFT code tells you nothing about who owns the account – scammers simply use real codes.

Always confirm a change of bank details through a phone call, using a number you already had. Be suspicious of urgent requests, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. Already paid? Contact the bank you paid from straight away and have them try to recall the payment.

Recipients can be targeted as well: a classic trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to refund the difference to another account. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof – check your own account.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

The details on this page are taken from publicly available data that we update regularly. Even so, banks merge, rename themselves or change codes, so information can be out of date. Counts and locations come from our directory.

Treat this page as a starting point, rather than as the final word: the recipient’s bank details come first. We are an independent comparison service for money transfers and not part of Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk. Spotted an error? Let us know via our contact form so we can correct it.

Choosing between the 3 SWIFT codes of Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

We have 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk, spread over 1 locations. Next to the head office code BUKBGB22XXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

For most incoming transfers, the head office code BUKBGB22XXX is what you need. Only use a branch code when the account holder gives you that exact code.

When in doubt, check with the recipient which code their bank gave them. Branch codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise.

BUKBGB22 or BUKBGB22XXX – which one to use?

Each SWIFT/BIC code starts with the same eight core characters: a four-letter bank code, a two-letter country code and two characters for the location. That gives you BUKBGB22, the short form of the code.

XXX at the end of BUKBGB22XXX does not stand for a missing value or a mistake: it indicates the head office of Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk. Some banking apps insist on 11 characters, and then you can add XXX after BUKBGB22.

Leave out spaces or dashes when you enter BUKBGB22 or BUKBGB22XXX. A wrong character can send the money to another bank, so copy it carefully.

Receiving money from abroad at Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

For a transfer from abroad into your account at Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk, the sender has to have not just the SWIFT code. What they need is: the account holder’s name, IBAN or account number, BUKBGB22XXX and in many cases your postal address.

Some banks also ask for the bank’s address in London, so keep it at hand. A typo in the IBAN is harder to fix than it looks, so copy the details from your online banking.

What lands in your account is often lower than what was sent. Charges on incoming payments differ from bank to bank. On invoices, it is common to state who bears the costs.

What a transfer from Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk abroad really costs

If you send money abroad from Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk, the visible fee is only part of what you pay. On top of a fixed fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may deduct a fee, and when currencies are converted, the bank usually applies a rate below the real market rate.

The real cost is often in the rate: many banks convert at a rate that includes a margin. A simple test: put the rate you get against the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

For a lot of currency pairs, a specialist provider is less expensive than a traditional bank transfer. Next time you send money, it is worth to compare what arrives via GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. You can always keep your account at Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk to fund the transfer.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk

How fast a payment reaches Barclays Bank PLC Re Buk depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, daily processing deadlines and time zones. Weekends and public holidays in either country add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Sometimes a bank asks about the purpose of a payment before releasing it.

When a payment takes longer than expected, ask the sending bank for the tracking status and the transaction reference. Money transfer services often show tracking online so you can see how far the money is.

A missing payment has to be investigated from the sending side, using the payment confirmation. On the receiving end, it helps to look at your statements to see a slightly lower amount because fees can reduce the amount.