Barclays Bank SWIFT code in the United Kingdom
The SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays Bank is BUKBGB22XXX. However, Barclays Bank may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact Barclays Bank directly.
BUKBGB22XXX
Bank name
BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC
SWIFT code
BUKBGB22XXX
Address
1 CHURCHILL PLACE
City
LONDON
Country
UNITED KINGDOM
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom
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About BUKBGB22XXX
The main SWIFT code for Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom is BUKBGB22XXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in the United Kingdom and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using BUKBGB22XXX is typically a safe and reliable option.
Using BUKBGB22XXX
You can use Barclays Bank’s main SWIFT/BIC code BUKBGB22XXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
Barclays Bank processes the payment centrally through its primary office
You want to use a widely accepted default SWIFT/BIC code
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