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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4119A

HBUKGB4119A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4119A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4119A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code19A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBirkenhead, Prenton Branch
CityBirkenhead
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.
19A 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/BIC code HBUKGB4119A?

The code HBUKGB4119A belongs to Birkenhead, Prenton Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4119A 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 19A is the code of the department Birkenhead, Prenton Branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4119A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4119A.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4119A?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4119A is Birkenhead, Prenton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4119A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4119A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4119A with the recipient before you confirm.

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