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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149B

HBUKGB4149B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Petworth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4149B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4149B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code49B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPetworth Branch
CityPetworth
CountryUnited 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.
49B 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149B?

HBUKGB4149B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Petworth Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Petworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Do I need HBUKGB4149B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4149B.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149B is Petworth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4149B if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4149B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4149B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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