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Barclays operates under SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22 from London, United Kingdom. Barclays Bank PLC is a major GBP and EUR clearer and one of the top UK correspondent banks, with significant USD nostro relationships and corporate treasury offerings.
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Barclays Bank PLC is a major GBP and EUR clearer and one of the top UK correspondent banks, with significant USD nostro relationships and corporate treasury offerings.
If you have sent or received a SWIFT payment routed through Barclays, you can verify and track it free using the UETR. Paste your 36-character UETR into the Ohmyfin homepage tracker and you will see the latest available SWIFT status — including which correspondent (possibly Barclays itself) is holding the funds.
Barclays's BARCGB22 BIC follows the ISO 9362 standard: 4-letter bank code + 2-letter country code (GB) + 2-character location code (22). Some payments may also use 11-character branch BICs that begin with BARCGB22.
Key facts
Bank: Barclays
Primary BIC: BARCGB22
Head office: London, United Kingdom
Standard: ISO 9362
Track payments routed through this bank free on Ohmyfin via UETR
Frequently asked questions
What is the SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays?
The primary SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays head office is BARCGB22. Branches use 11-character extensions of this code.
Where is Barclays headquartered?
Barclays is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
How do I track a payment routed through Barclays?
Get the UETR from your bank, paste it into the Ohmyfin tracker, and you will see whether the payment is at Barclays or has moved on. Tracking is free and requires no bank login.
Is Ohmyfin affiliated with Barclays?
No. Ohmyfin is an independent tracking service. Barclays and its trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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