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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149R

HBUKGB4149R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Porthmadog, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4149R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4149R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code49R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPorthmadog Branch
CityPorthmadog
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
49R 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 bank uses BIC HBUKGB4149R?

The code HBUKGB4149R belongs to Porthmadog Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Porthmadog, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149R?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149R is Porthmadog Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4149R.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4149R 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 49R is the code of the branch Porthmadog Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4149R incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4149R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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