SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB2102Y
BARCGB2102Y belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB2102Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 02Y |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | City |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02Y Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code BARCGB2102Y?
BARCGB2102Y identifies City, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
What do the letters in BARCGB2102Y stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02Y is the code of the department City.
Do I need BARCGB2102Y to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB2102Y.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB2102Y?
BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB2102Y is City. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCGB2102Y if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.