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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4139A

HBUKGB4139A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4139A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4139A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code39A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLiverpool, Rodney Branch
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
39A 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 code HBUKGB4139A?

The code HBUKGB4139A belongs to Liverpool, Rodney Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4139A 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 39A is the code of the department Liverpool, Rodney Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

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

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

Do I need HBUKGB4139A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4139A.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4139A?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4139A points to Liverpool, Rodney Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4139A.

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