SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4152E
HBUKGB4152E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Rothwell, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4152E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 52E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Rothwell, West Yorkshire Branch |
| City | Rothwell |
| Country | United 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.
- 52E 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/BIC code HBUKGB4152E?
The code HBUKGB4152E belongs to Rothwell, West Yorkshire Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Rothwell, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4152E?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4152E is Rothwell, West Yorkshire Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4152E if the recipient asks for it.
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 does each part of HBUKGB4152E mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 52E identifies the branch Rothwell, West Yorkshire Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4152E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4152E.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
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.