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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145U

HBUKGB4145U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Menai Bridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4145U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4145U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code45U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMenai Bridge Branch
CityMenai Bridge
CountryUnited 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.
45U 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/BIC code HBUKGB4145U?

The code HBUKGB4145U belongs to Menai Bridge Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Menai Bridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145U?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145U is Menai Bridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4145U if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4145U mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 45U is the code of the branch Menai Bridge Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4145U incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4145U with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.