SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4146A

HBUKGB4146A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4146A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4146A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code46A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStokesley Branch
CityMiddlesbrough
CountryUnited 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.
46A 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 HBUKGB4146A?

HBUKGB4146A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stokesley Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4146A 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 46A identifies the department Stokesley Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4146A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4146A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4146A?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4146A is Stokesley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4146A.

What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.