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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109R

HBUKGB4109R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Willenhall, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4109R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4109R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code09R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWolverhampton
CityWillenhall
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
09R 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4109R?

HBUKGB4109R identifies Wolverhampton, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Willenhall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4109R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4109R.

What does each part of HBUKGB4109R stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 09R identifies the branch Wolverhampton.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4109R?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4109R points to Wolverhampton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4109R.

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