SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4119B
HBUKGB4119B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4119B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 19B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham, Acock's Green Branch |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 19B 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 BIC HBUKGB4119B?
HBUKGB4119B identifies Birmingham, Acock's Green Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4119B 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 19B identifies the department Birmingham, Acock's Green Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4119B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4119B.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4119B?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4119B points to Birmingham, Acock's Green Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4119B if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.