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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4146C

HBUKGB4146C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Middleton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4146C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4146C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code46C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMiddleton Branch
CityMiddleton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
46C 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4146C?

HBUKGB4146C identifies Middleton Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Middleton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4146C?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4146C points to Middleton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4146C.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4146C with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4146C with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4146C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4146C.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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