SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150G
HBUKGB4150G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4150G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 50G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leyland Branch |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 50G 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4150G?
HBUKGB4150G identifies Leyland Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Preston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4150G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4150G.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4150G stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 50G identifies the department Leyland Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150G?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150G is Leyland Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4150G if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.