SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4147M

HBUKGB4147M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4147M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4147M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code47M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWroxham Branch
CityNorwich
CountryUnited 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.
47M 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 code HBUKGB4147M?

The code HBUKGB4147M belongs to Wroxham Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4147M mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 47M is the code of the department Wroxham Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4147M?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4147M points to Wroxham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4147M.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4147M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4147M with the recipient before you confirm.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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 the amount that arrives 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.