SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154E
HBUKGB4154E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4154E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 54E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield, Woodseats Branch |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 54E 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 code HBUKGB4154E?
HBUKGB4154E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sheffield, Woodseats Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4154E?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4154E points to Sheffield, Woodseats Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4154E if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4154E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4154E.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.