SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4115E
HBUKGB4115E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4115E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 15E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Walton-On-Thames |
| City | Walton-On-Thames |
| Country | United 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.
- 15E 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 BIC HBUKGB4115E?
HBUKGB4115E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Walton-On-Thames, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4115E mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 15E identifies the branch Walton-On-Thames.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4115E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need HBUKGB4115E.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4115E incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4115E with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4115E?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4115E is Walton-On-Thames. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4115E.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.