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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4144G

HBUKGB4144G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4144G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4144G
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code44G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMacclesfield Branch
CityMacclesfield
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.
44G 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 branch uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4144G?

HBUKGB4144G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Macclesfield Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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 transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4144G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4144G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4144G?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4144G points to Macclesfield Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4144G if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4144G mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 44G identifies the branch Macclesfield Branch.

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