Static SWIFT/BIC format check

Check BARCGB22 for United Kingdom

Inspect institution, country, location, and branch fields in United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC BARCGB22 with a static syntax result.

Last updated 2026-09-03

Format resultEight-character BIC format passes

Institution, country, and location fields satisfy the permitted character and length rules.

Check details

SWIFT/BIC
BARCGB22
Reference institution
Barclays
Institution code
BARC
Country code
GB · United Kingdom
Location code
22
Branch code
Primary office

Parsed code result

The eight-character form identifies the institution, country, and primary location.

For BARCGB22, the first four characters identify the institution, the next two identify the country, and the following two form the location field. An eleven-character BIC adds a three-character branch suffix.

Scope and limitations

This page checks character classes, total length, and agreement between the country segment and the country selected in the URL.

Valid syntax alone does not confirm a current SWIFT directory listing, an operating branch, or transfer support for a particular currency. Confirm the details with the receiving institution and an official directory before sending funds.