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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148A

HBUKGB4148A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4148A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4148A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code48A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchOldham Branch
CityOldham
CountryUnited 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.
48A 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148A?

HBUKGB4148A identifies Oldham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Oldham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HBUKGB4148A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4148A.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4148A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4148A with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4148A mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 48A is the code of the department Oldham Branch.

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