SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4119V
HBUKGB4119V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4119V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 19V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Castle Bromwich 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.
- 19V 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4119V?
The code HBUKGB4119V belongs to Castle Bromwich Branch, a branch or department 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 HBUKGB4119V 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 19V is the code of the branch Castle Bromwich Branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4119V incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4119V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
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 HBUKGB4119V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4119V.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.