SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4152R

HBUKGB4152R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4152R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4152R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code52R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSaffron Walden Branch
CitySaffron Walden
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
52R 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4152R?

HBUKGB4152R identifies Saffron Walden Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4152R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4152R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4152R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4152R.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HBUKGB4152R stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 52R is the code of the branch Saffron Walden Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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