SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150E
HBUKGB4150E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4150E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 50E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hesketh Bank Branch |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 50E 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4150E?
HBUKGB4150E identifies Hesketh Bank Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4150E 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 HBUKGB4150E.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150E?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150E points to Hesketh Bank Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4150E.
What does each part of HBUKGB4150E 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 50E is the code of the department Hesketh Bank Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.