SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145H
HBUKGB4145H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Market Drayton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Market Drayton Branch |
| City | Market Drayton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 45H 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 HBUKGB4145H?
HBUKGB4145H identifies Market Drayton Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Market Drayton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4145H 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 still need HBUKGB4145H.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4145H incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4145H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145H?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145H is Market Drayton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4145H.
What does each part of HBUKGB4145H stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 45H identifies the department Market Drayton Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.