SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145V
HBUKGB4145V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Merthyr Tydfil, Glebeland Street Branch |
| City | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Country | United 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.
- 45V 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 BIC HBUKGB4145V?
HBUKGB4145V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Merthyr Tydfil, Glebeland Street Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145V?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145V points to Merthyr Tydfil, Glebeland Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4145V if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4145V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4145V.
What does each part of HBUKGB4145V mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 45V identifies the department Merthyr Tydfil, Glebeland Street Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.