SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4152D

HBUKGB4152D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4152D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4152D
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code52D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWath Upon Dearne Branch
CityRotherham
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.
52D 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 HBUKGB4152D?

HBUKGB4152D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wath Upon Dearne Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Rotherham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4152D for a euro transfer 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 do need HBUKGB4152D.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4152D?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4152D points to Wath Upon Dearne Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4152D if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4152D stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 52D identifies the branch Wath Upon Dearne Branch.

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