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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148P

HBUKGB4148P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4148P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4148P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code48P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPenarth Branch
CityPenarth
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.
48P 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 BIC HBUKGB4148P?

HBUKGB4148P identifies Penarth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Penarth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4148P?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4148P is Penarth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4148P if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4148P stand for?

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

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Do I need HBUKGB4148P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4148P.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

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