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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210LY

BARCGB210LY belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210LY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210LY
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0LY
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchFawcett Street
CitySunderland
CountryUnited 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.
0LY 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

What bank is behind BIC BARCGB210LY?

The code BARCGB210LY belongs to Fawcett Street, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210LY stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0LY is the code of the department Fawcett Street.

Do I need BARCGB210LY for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 BARCGB210LY.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use BARCGB210LY incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210LY against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210LY?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210LY points to Fawcett Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210LY.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.