SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148R
HBUKGB4148R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Penistone, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4148R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 48R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Penistone Branch |
| City | Penistone |
| Country | United 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.
- 48R 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 BIC HBUKGB4148R?
The code HBUKGB4148R belongs to Penistone Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Penistone, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4148R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4148R.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4148R mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 48R is the code of the branch Penistone Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4148R?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4148R is Penistone Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4148R if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.