SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YB

BARCGB210YB belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YB
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YB
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 7
CityLiverpool
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.
0YB 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 BARCGB210YB?

BARCGB210YB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Isa Savings Account 7, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in BARCGB210YB 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 0YB is the code of the branch Isa Savings Account 7.

Do I need BARCGB210YB to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210YB.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210YB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210YB with the recipient before you confirm.

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.

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