SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149W
HBUKGB4149W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4149W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 49W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Portsmouth, North End Branch |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Country | United 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.
- 49W 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4149W?
HBUKGB4149W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portsmouth, North End Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4149W?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4149W is Portsmouth, North End Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4149W if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4149W stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 49W is the code of the branch Portsmouth, North End Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4149W with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4149W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.