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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4113E

HBUKGB4113E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4113E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4113E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code13E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWigan, Wallgate
CityWigan
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
13E 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 HBUKGB4113E?

The code HBUKGB4113E belongs to Wigan, Wallgate, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Wigan, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4113E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4113E.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4113E with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4113E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4113E?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4113E is Wigan, Wallgate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4113E.

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