SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109B
HBUKGB4109B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4109B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 09B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Church Street Branch |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 09B 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109B?
HBUKGB4109B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Church Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4109B?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4109B is Church Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4109B if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4109B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4109B with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HBUKGB4109B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4109B.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.