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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149H

HBUKGB4149H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Pontefract, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4149H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4149H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code49H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPontefract Branch
CityPontefract
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
49H 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 HBUKGB4149H?

HBUKGB4149H identifies Pontefract Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Pontefract, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4149H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4149H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4149H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4149H.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4149H mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 49H identifies the branch Pontefract Branch.

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