SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LI
BARCGB210LI belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210LI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0LI |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | South Shields |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 0LI 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210LI?
BARCGB210LI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Bank PLC, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BARCGB210LI for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210LI.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BARCGB210LI stand for?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0LI is the code of the department Barclays Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.