SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145J
HBUKGB4145J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Market Rasen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Market Rasen Branch |
| City | Market Rasen |
| 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.
- 45J 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4145J?
HBUKGB4145J identifies Market Rasen Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Market Rasen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4145J mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 45J is the code of the branch Market Rasen Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145J?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145J is Market Rasen Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4145J if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4145J with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4145J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need HBUKGB4145J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4145J.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.