SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YD

BARCGB210YD belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YD
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YD
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 9
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0YD 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/BIC code BARCGB210YD?

BARCGB210YD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Isa Savings Account 9, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BARCGB210YD stand for?

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 0YD identifies the branch Isa Savings Account 9.

Do I need BARCGB210YD to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210YD.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210YD?

BARCGB21 is the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210YD is Isa Savings Account 9. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARCGB210YD if the recipient asks for it.

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 – the difference can be large.

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