Sending Money to India from Barclays
Barclays से भारत में पैसे भेजना
Barclays is a major UK high-street bank, and many UK-based NRIs send GBP home. This guide compares Barclays' own transfer options with cheaper alternatives.
Barclays Transfer vs Wise/Remitly
Barclays ट्रांसफर बनाम Wise/Remitly
| Method | Cost on £1,000 | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays international transfer | ~£15–£30 + markup | 1–3 days |
| Wise (via Barclays) | ~£4–£6 | Minutes – hours |
| Revolut | ~£3–£6 | Minutes |
| Remitly | ~£2–£7 | Minutes |
What You Need to Send to India from Barclays
Barclays से भारत भेजने के लिए आपको क्या चाहिए
- Recipient's account number in India.
- Recipient's IFSC code — 11 characters. Look it up free here.
- Recipient's full name — exactly as on the account.
- For a Barclays transfer: your Indian bank's SWIFT code.
How to Send Money from Barclays Cheaply
Barclays से सस्ते में पैसे कैसे भेजें
- Open a free Wise or Remitly account and link your Barclays account via Faster Payments.
- Enter the recipient's Indian account number and IFSC code.
- Fund via Faster Payments (free) or debit card.
- Money reaches the Indian account in minutes to a few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Q1. How much does Barclays charge to send money to India?
प्र1. Barclays भारत में पैसे भेजने के लिए कितना शुल्क लेता है?
Barclays international transfers cost roughly £15–£30 plus an exchange-rate markup, depending on the amount and channel.
Q2. What is the Barclays SWIFT code?
प्र2. Barclays SWIFT कोड क्या है?
Barclays' main SWIFT/BIC code is BARCGB22. It's needed for incoming international transfers to your Barclays account.
Q3. Can I send money to India from Barclays with just the IFSC code?
प्र3. क्या मैं केवल IFSC कोड से Barclays से भारत में पैसे भेज सकता हूं?
Yes — with Wise, Remitly or Revolut, you only enter the recipient's Indian account number and IFSC code. Barclays' own transfer needs the Indian bank's SWIFT code.
Q4. Is Wise or Barclays cheaper for sending to India?
प्र4. भारत भेजने के लिए Wise या Barclays सस्ता है?
Wise is typically 50%–80% cheaper because it uses the mid-market rate, while Barclays applies a markup.
Q5. How long does a Barclays transfer to India take?
प्र5. Barclays ट्रांसफर को भारत पहुंचने में कितना समय लगता है?
Barclays transfers take 1–3 business days. Wise/Remitly funded from Barclays deliver in minutes to a few hours.
Sources: Barclays fee schedule; provider pricing pages, 2026. Figures are indicative.