Barclays SWIFT Code: BARCGB22

Barclays SWIFT Code: BARCGB22

The SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays is BARCGB22. BARC identifies Barclays Bank, GB indicates the United Kingdom, and 22 is the location code for London. This code covers international wire transfers to Barclays accounts across the UK.

Barclays has been a member of the SWIFT network since its early days and processes a large volume of cross-border payments, particularly in GBP, EUR, and USD. For transfers within Europe, an IBAN is required alongside the SWIFT code.

How to Wire Money to Barclays

To send an international wire to a Barclays UK account, you'll need the recipient's full name, their IBAN (which starts with GB), the sort code, and the SWIFT code BARCGB22. Barclays' registered address is 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP, United Kingdom.

Inbound wires in GBP or EUR typically arrive within 1 to 2 business days. Transfers in other currencies may take an additional day due to conversion processing.

Barclays Fees and International Transfers

Barclays charges fees for international transfers that vary by account type and transfer method. Business accounts typically pay £25 to £40 for outgoing SWIFT transfers. Incoming wire fees depend on whether the transfer arrives in GBP or requires currency conversion.

For transfers within the SEPA zone (EUR payments across Europe), Barclays offers lower fees and faster settlement — often same-day. SEPA transfers do not require a SWIFT code; an IBAN alone is sufficient.

How Slash fits in

Slash connects to your banking data and tracks every cross-border payment in real time. When a wire hits your Barclays account, Slash logs it, categorizes it, and syncs the record to your accounting tools automatically.