SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4130K
HBUKGB4130K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Ellesmere (Shropshire), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4130K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 30K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ellesmere, Shropshire Branch |
| City | Ellesmere (Shropshire) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 30K 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 HBUKGB4130K?
The code HBUKGB4130K belongs to Ellesmere, Shropshire Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Ellesmere (Shropshire), United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4130K 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 30K is the code of the branch Ellesmere, Shropshire Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4130K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4130K.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4130K?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4130K is Ellesmere, Shropshire Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4130K 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.