SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4144H
HBUKGB4144H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Machynlleth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4144H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 44H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Machynlleth Branch |
| City | Machynlleth |
| 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.
- 44H 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4144H?
The code HBUKGB4144H belongs to Machynlleth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Machynlleth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4144H mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 44H is the code of the department Machynlleth Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4144H?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4144H points to Machynlleth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4144H.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4144H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4144H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.