SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU — BANK OF BARODA, SOUTHALL

About SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU — BANK OF BARODA, SOUTHALL

SWIFT code BARBGB2LSOU is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF BARODA in SOUTHALL, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF BARODA for all outward international remittances from SOUTHALL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU

The code BARBGB2LSOU follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF BARODA account in SOUTHALL, share SWIFT code BARBGB2LSOU with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF BARODA, SOUTHALL must provide SWIFT code BARBGB2LSOU. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF BARODA in SOUTHALL rely on SWIFT code BARBGB2LSOU for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF BARODA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF BARODA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF BARODA →

How SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BARBGB2LSOU and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF BARODA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF BARODA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BARBGB2LSOU

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BARBGB2LSOU uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SOUTHALL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BARBGB2LSOU directly with BANK OF BARODA's SOUTHALL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.