SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150B
HBUKGB4150B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Poulton le Fylde, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4150B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 50B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Poulton le Fylde Branch |
| City | Poulton le Fylde |
| 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.
- 50B 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4150B?
HBUKGB4150B identifies Poulton le Fylde Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Poulton le Fylde, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150B?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150B points to Poulton le Fylde Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4150B.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4150B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4150B.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4150B stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 50B is the code of the branch Poulton le Fylde Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.