SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145P
HBUKGB4145P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Melbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Melbourne Branch |
| City | Melbourne |
| 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.
- 45P 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145P?
HBUKGB4145P identifies Melbourne Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Melbourne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4145P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4145P against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145P?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145P points to Melbourne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4145P if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4145P 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 45P identifies the branch Melbourne Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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 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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.