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SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YN

BARCGB210YN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YN
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YN
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWearside Area Branches 2
CitySunderland
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.
0YN 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YN?

BARCGB210YN identifies Wearside Area Branches 2, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BARCGB210YN 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 still need BARCGB210YN.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter BARCGB210YN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCGB210YN against the details from Barclays Bank PLC before sending.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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