SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149G
HBUKGB4149G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Polegate, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4149G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 49G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Polegate Branch |
| City | Polegate |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 49G 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 HBUKGB4149G?
The code HBUKGB4149G belongs to Polegate Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Polegate, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4149G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4149G.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149G?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149G points to Polegate Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4149G.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4149G mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 49G identifies the branch Polegate Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.