SWIFT/BIC code SYPAGB21XXX

SYPAGB21XXX belongs to South Yorkshire Pensions Authority in Barnsley, United Kingdom.

SYPAGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYPAGB21XXX
8-character codeSYPAGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankSouth Yorkshire Pensions Authority
BranchHead office
CityBarnsley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SYPA 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.
XXX 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 SWIFT code SYPAGB21XXX?

SYPAGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of South Yorkshire Pensions Authority in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at South Yorkshire Pensions Authority.

What happens if I enter SYPAGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SYPAGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Does South Yorkshire Pensions Authority have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SYPAGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for South Yorkshire Pensions Authority in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to South Yorkshire Pensions Authority?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of SYPAGB21XXX stand for?

SYPA is the bank code of South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Do I need SYPAGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SYPAGB21XXX.

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