SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4153P
HBUKGB4153P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheerness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4153P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 53P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sheerness Branch |
| City | Sheerness |
| 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.
- 53P 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/BIC code HBUKGB4153P?
The code HBUKGB4153P belongs to Sheerness Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheerness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4153P stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 53P identifies the branch Sheerness Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4153P 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 still need HBUKGB4153P.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4153P?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4153P is Sheerness Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4153P.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.