SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4146T
HBUKGB4146T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Nantwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4146T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 46T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Nantwich Branch |
| City | Nantwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 46T 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/BIC code HBUKGB4146T?
HBUKGB4146T identifies Nantwich Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Nantwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4146T 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 do need HBUKGB4146T.
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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4146T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4146T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4146T?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4146T points to Nantwich Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4146T if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4146T stand for?
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 46T is the code of the department Nantwich Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.