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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4116K

HBUKGB4116K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4116K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4116K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code16K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAltrincham Branch
CityAltrincham
CountryUnited 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.
16K 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4116K?

HBUKGB4116K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Altrincham Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What does each part of HBUKGB4116K stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 16K identifies the department Altrincham Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4116K?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4116K is Altrincham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4116K if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4116K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4116K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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