SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HV

BARCGB210HV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210HV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210HV
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0HV
BankBarclays Bank PLC
Branch—
CityNewcastle
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
0HV 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 BARCGB210HV?

The code BARCGB210HV belongs to Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210HV for a euro transfer 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 do need BARCGB210HV.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HV?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HV points to Barclays Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210HV.

What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.