SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149M
HBUKGB4149M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4149M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 49M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Upper Parkstone Branch |
| City | Poole |
| 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.
- 49M 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 HBUKGB4149M?
The code HBUKGB4149M belongs to Upper Parkstone Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Poole, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149M?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149M points to Upper Parkstone Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4149M if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4149M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4149M.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4149M with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4149M with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4149M mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 49M identifies the branch Upper Parkstone Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.