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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154C

HBUKGB4154C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4154C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4154C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code54C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSheffield, Hillsborough Branch
CitySheffield
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.
54C 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154C?

The code HBUKGB4154C belongs to Sheffield, Hillsborough Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 1–3% 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4154C?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4154C points to Sheffield, Hillsborough Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4154C.

What does each part of HBUKGB4154C stand for?

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 54C is the code of the department Sheffield, Hillsborough Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4154C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4154C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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