SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149C
HBUKGB4149C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Pickering, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4149C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 49C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pickering Branch |
| City | Pickering |
| 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.
- 49C 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 HBUKGB4149C?
HBUKGB4149C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pickering Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Pickering, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4149C 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 49C is the code of the department Pickering Branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4149C with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4149C with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.