SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112E
HBUKGB4112E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4112E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 12E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Prescot |
| City | Prescot |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 12E 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 HBUKGB4112E?
HBUKGB4112E identifies Prescot, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4112E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4112E.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4112E stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 12E identifies the department Prescot.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4112E?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4112E points to Prescot. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4112E 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.