SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4134V
HBUKGB4134V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4134V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 34V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Holmfirth Branch |
| City | Huddersfield |
| Country | United 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.
- 34V 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 HBUKGB4134V?
The code HBUKGB4134V belongs to Holmfirth Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4134V mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 34V is the code of the branch Holmfirth Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4134V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4134V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4134V incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4134V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.