SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148U
HBUKGB4148U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Penzance, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4148U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 48U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Penzance Branch |
| City | Penzance |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 48U 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4148U?
HBUKGB4148U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Penzance Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Penzance, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4148U?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4148U points to Penzance Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4148U if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4148U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4148U.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4148U stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 48U is the code of the branch Penzance Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.