SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4133P
HBUKGB4133P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4133P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 33P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hay-On-Wye Branch |
| City | Hay-On-Wye |
| 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.
- 33P 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 HBUKGB4133P?
HBUKGB4133P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hay-On-Wye Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Hay-On-Wye, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4133P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4133P with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4133P?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4133P points to Hay-On-Wye Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4133P if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4133P mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 33P identifies the branch Hay-On-Wye Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.