SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HW
BARCGB210HW belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCGB210HW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCGB21 |
| Branch code | 0HW |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gosforth, Regent Centre |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 0HW 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCGB210HW?
The code BARCGB210HW belongs to Gosforth, Regent Centre, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARCGB210HW mean?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 0HW identifies the department Gosforth, Regent Centre.
Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HW?
BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HW points to Gosforth, Regent Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARCGB210HW if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BARCGB210HW with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCGB210HW with the recipient before sending.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCGB210HW for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BARCGB210HW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.