SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YH

BARCGB210YH belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YH
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YH
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchPontypridd (2
CityPontypridd
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
0YH 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 uses BIC BARCGB210YH?

BARCGB210YH identifies Pontypridd (2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use BARCGB210YH incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARCGB210YH with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BARCGB210YH mean?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0YH is the code of the branch Pontypridd (2.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need BARCGB210YH for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210YH.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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