What makes up an IBAN number?

What makes up an IBAN number?

An IBAN, or international bank account number, is a standard international numbering system developed to identify an overseas bank account. The number starts with a two-digit country code, then two numbers, followed by up to third-five alphanumeric characters.

How do I use an IBAN number?

You can find your IBAN on your statement or you can use the tool on our international payments page to generate your IBAN for any of your Barclays accounts. A SWIFT code (or SWIFTBIC, as it's sometimes known) is a code that helps overseas banks identify which bank to send money to.