SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145T

HBUKGB4145T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4145T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4145T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code45T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMelton Mowbray Branch
CityMelton Mowbray
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
45T 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4145T?

HBUKGB4145T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Melton Mowbray Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4145T 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 do need HBUKGB4145T.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4145T incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4145T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145T?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145T points to Melton Mowbray Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4145T.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.