SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4133W

HBUKGB4133W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4133W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4133W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code33W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHereford Branch
CityHereford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
33W 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4133W?

The code HBUKGB4133W belongs to Hereford Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Hereford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4133W with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4133W with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4133W mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 33W is the code of the branch Hereford Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HBUKGB4133W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4133W.

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