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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150U

HBUKGB4150U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4150U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4150U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code50U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGoring-On-Thames Branch
CityReading
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
50U 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 BIC HBUKGB4150U?

The code HBUKGB4150U belongs to Goring-On-Thames Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4150U stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 50U is the code of the department Goring-On-Thames Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4150U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4150U with the recipient before sending.

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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.