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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4151U

HBUKGB4151U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Rochester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4151U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4151U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code51U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRochester Branch
CityRochester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
51U 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4151U?

HBUKGB4151U identifies Rochester Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Rochester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.

Do I need HBUKGB4151U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4151U.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4151U?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4151U is Rochester Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4151U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4151U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4151U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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