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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YF

BARCGB210YF belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YF
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YF
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchKensington and Chelsea (2
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
0YF 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 BARCGB210YF?

BARCGB210YF identifies Kensington and Chelsea (2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210YF?

BARCGB21 is the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210YF is Kensington and Chelsea (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210YF if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210YF to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210YF.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other 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 does each part of BARCGB210YF stand for?

BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0YF identifies the department Kensington and Chelsea (2.

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