SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY — BARCLAYS BANK PLC, BARROW-IN-FURNESS

About SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY — BARCLAYS BANK PLC, BARROW-IN-FURNESS

SWIFT code BARCGB210AY is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BARCLAYS BANK PLC in BARROW-IN-FURNESS, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BARCLAYS BANK PLC for all outward international remittances from BARROW-IN-FURNESS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY

The code BARCGB210AY follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BARCLAYS BANK PLC account in BARROW-IN-FURNESS, share SWIFT code BARCGB210AY with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BARCLAYS BANK PLC, BARROW-IN-FURNESS must provide SWIFT code BARCGB210AY. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BARCLAYS BANK PLC in BARROW-IN-FURNESS rely on SWIFT code BARCGB210AY for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BARCLAYS BANK PLC →

How SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BARCGB210AY and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BARCLAYS BANK PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BARCLAYS BANK PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BARCGB210AY

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BARCGB210AY uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BARROW-IN-FURNESS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BARCGB210AY directly with BARCLAYS BANK PLC's BARROW-IN-FURNESS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.