SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZN

BARCGB210ZN belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

BARCGB210ZN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARCGB210ZN
8-character codeBARCGB21
Branch code0ZN
BankBarclays Bank PLC
BranchNewcastle City 2
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
0ZN 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BARCGB210ZN?

BARCGB210ZN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newcastle City 2, part of Barclays Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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.

How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BARCGB210ZN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BARCGB210ZN.

What do the letters in BARCGB210ZN stand for?

BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 0ZN is the code of the branch Newcastle City 2.

Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 643 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.

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