SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210HY

BARCGB210HY belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210HY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210HY
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0HY
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchWingrove
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
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.
0HY 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 BIC BARCGB210HY?

BARCGB210HY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wingrove, a unit of Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Barclays Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 BARCGB210HY to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BARCGB210HY.

How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of BARCGB210HY 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 0HY identifies the branch Wingrove.

Can I use BARCGB21 instead of BARCGB210HY?

BARCGB21 points to the main office of Barclays Bank PLC, while BARCGB210HY is Wingrove. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BARCGB210HY.

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