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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4152B

HBUKGB4152B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4152B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4152B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code52B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRawtenstall Branch
CityRawtenstall
CountryUnited 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.
52B 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 HBUKGB4152B?

The code HBUKGB4152B belongs to Rawtenstall Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4152B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4152B is Rawtenstall Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4152B if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4152B mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 52B is the code of the department Rawtenstall Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4152B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4152B with the recipient before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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