SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4102J
HBUKGB4102J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4102J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 02J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bennetts Hill Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HBUK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 41 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02J 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/BIC code HBUKGB4102J?
HBUKGB4102J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bennetts Hill Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4102J mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 02J is the code of the branch Bennetts Hill Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4102J incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4102J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4102J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4102J.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4102J?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4102J is Bennetts Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4102J if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.