SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109W
HBUKGB4109W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4109W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 09W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Branch |
| City | Wrexham |
| 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.
- 09W 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 HBUKGB4109W?
HBUKGB4109W identifies High Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4109W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4109W.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4109W mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 09W identifies the department High Street Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4109W?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4109W points to High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4109W 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.