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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132W

HBUKGB4132W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Haltwhistle, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4132W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4132W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code32W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHaltwhistle Branch
CityHaltwhistle
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.
32W 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132W?

The code HBUKGB4132W belongs to Haltwhistle Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Haltwhistle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4132W mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 32W identifies the department Haltwhistle Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4132W?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132W points to Haltwhistle Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4132W if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4132W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4132W.

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