IBAN for Barclays
Barclays is a major bank in United Kingdom. IBANs at Barclays are 22 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22. Major UK clearing bank. Sort code 20-99-98 is Barclays Canary Wharf.
Barclays
United Kingdom · GBP
How to Pay Barclays in United Kingdom via Bitwage
Bitwage routes payments to Barclays accounts via stablecoin rails or SWIFT wire. For most use cases, the stablecoin route is faster (< 1 minute) and cheaper.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your United Kingdom contractor. Enter their Barclays IBAN (22 characters) and SWIFT code BARCGB22.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD and routes via the optimal rail. Your contractor's Barclays account receives GBP directly.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to United Kingdom may require OFAC screening and contractor identity verification. Bitwage handles this automatically for all United Kingdom payments.
Key Terms & Resources
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Barclays IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Barclays IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying United Kingdom contractors.
Barclays IBANs are 22 characters long and start with GB. A typical example is GB29 BARC 2099 9800 0000 00. Major UK clearing bank. Sort code 20-99-98 is Barclays Canary Wharf. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB22.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Barclays is <strong>BARCGB22</strong>. This identifies Barclays on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Barclays IBAN and SWIFT code (BARCGB22) to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Bitwage can route via stablecoin rails or SWIFT international wire transfer wire depending on your preference and the contractor's setup.
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Pay Barclays in United Kingdom
Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via stablecoin rails — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.