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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150K

HBUKGB4150K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Pwllheli, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4150K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4150K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code50K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPwllheli Branch
CityPwllheli
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.
50K 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 HBUKGB4150K?

HBUKGB4150K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pwllheli Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Pwllheli, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4150K with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4150K with the recipient before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150K?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150K points to Pwllheli Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4150K if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4150K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4150K.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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