BARCGB33003 — BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC)
BARCGB33003 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC) in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BARCGB33003 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC) in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BARCGB33
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC) |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 33 |
| Branch | BCI SECURITIES SETTLEMENTS FOR EOC ALLEGED |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BARCGB33003 belong to?
The SWIFT code BARCGB33003 identifies BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC) in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BARCGB33003 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BARCGB33003 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BARC) represent the bank code for BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC); characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (33) specify the location code; and the final characters (003) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BARCGB33003 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BARCGB33003 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '33' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BARCGB33 instead of BARCGB33003?
Yes. The 8-character code BARCGB33 represents the primary headquarters of BARCLAYS CAPITAL (TRADING AS BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC). The 11-character code BARCGB33003 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BARCGB33 (or BARCGB33XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BARCGB33003?
The physical address registered for BARCGB33003 is: 5 THE NORTH COLONNADE, E14 4BB, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BARCGB33003 code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BARCGB33003 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).