SWIFT / BIC Code
BARCIE2D
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
BARCIE2D is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, registered in Dublin. Its bank code is BARC, the code an IBAN at Barclays Bank Ireland PLC carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BARC: institution identifier (4 letters)
IE: country code per ISO 3166-1
2D: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Barclays plc
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC is registered in Ireland but belongs to Barclays plc, a banking group based in the UK.
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IBAN format for 🇮🇪 Ireland
Ireland IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Barclays Bank Ireland PLC?
BARCIE2D. Written with the head-office branch code it is BARCIE2DXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BARCIE2D mean?
"BARC" identifies Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, "IE" is the country code for Ireland, "2D" is the location code.
What is Barclays Bank Ireland PLC's bank code?
BARC. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Ireland. The BIC Derivation Rules for Ireland lists it.
How long are Barclays Bank Ireland PLC IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Ireland: the country code IE, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, BARC for Barclays Bank Ireland PLC), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Barclays Bank Ireland PLC?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Barclays Bank Ireland PLC in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 November 2019, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Barclays Bank Ireland PLC confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Barclays Bank Ireland PLC's registered office?
One Molesworth Street, D02 RF29 Dublin, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists One Molesworth Street, Dublin as its address.
Who owns Barclays Bank Ireland PLC?
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC is owned by Barclays plc, a banking group based in the UK. Barclays Bank Ireland PLC is registered in Ireland as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the UK.