SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112W
HBUKGB4112W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wednesbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4112W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 12W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Darlaston |
| City | Wednesbury |
| 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.
- 12W 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112W?
The code HBUKGB4112W belongs to Darlaston, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Wednesbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4112W 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 12W is the code of the branch Darlaston.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4112W?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4112W is Darlaston. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4112W if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4112W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4112W.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.