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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YG

BARCGB210YG belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YG
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YG
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchNewport, Gwent (2
CityNewport (Gwent)
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
0YG 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 BARCGB210YG?

BARCGB210YG identifies Newport, Gwent (2, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BARCGB210YG stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0YG identifies the department Newport, Gwent (2.

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

Banks often 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.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210YG for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210YG.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210YG?

BARCGB21 points to the head office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210YG is Newport, Gwent (2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCGB210YG if the recipient asks for it.

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