SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210NV

BARCGB210NV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210NV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210NV
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0NV
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchBarclays Home Finance 201914
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0NV 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 BIC BARCGB210NV?

BARCGB210NV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barclays Home Finance 201914, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210NV?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210NV is Barclays Home Finance 201914. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210NV if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210NV mean?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0NV is the code of the branch Barclays Home Finance 201914.

What happens if I use BARCGB210NV incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210NV with the recipient before sending.

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