SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YR

BARCGB210YR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210YR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210YR
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0YR
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchIsa Savings Account 13
CityLiverpool
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.
0YR 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210YR?

BARCGB210YR identifies Isa Savings Account 13, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC?

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?

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

Do I need BARCGB210YR to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210YR.

What happens if I use BARCGB210YR with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARCGB210YR with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in BARCGB210YR stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0YR is the code of the branch Isa Savings Account 13.

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