SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149J

HBUKGB4149J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Pontyclun, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4149J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4149J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code49J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTalbot Green, Llantrisant Branch
CityPontyclun
CountryUnited 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.
49J 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4149J?

HBUKGB4149J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Talbot Green, Llantrisant Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Pontyclun, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4149J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4149J against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4149J for a euro transfer 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 still need HBUKGB4149J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149J?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149J points to Talbot Green, Llantrisant Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4149J if the recipient asks for it.

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