SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145A
HBUKGB4145A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stretford Branch |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 45A 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 HBUKGB4145A?
HBUKGB4145A identifies Stretford Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4145A stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 45A identifies the department Stretford Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4145A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4145A.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4145A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4145A with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.