SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4116R
HBUKGB4116R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Appleby-In-Westmorland, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4116R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 16R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Appleby-In-Westmorland Branch |
| City | Appleby-In-Westmorland |
| 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.
- 16R 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 BIC HBUKGB4116R?
The code HBUKGB4116R belongs to Appleby-In-Westmorland Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Appleby-In-Westmorland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4116R mean?
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 16R is the code of the department Appleby-In-Westmorland Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4116R?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4116R is Appleby-In-Westmorland Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4116R.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4116R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4116R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4116R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4116R.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.