SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154V

HBUKGB4154V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sidmouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4154V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4154V
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code54V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSidmouth Branch
CitySidmouth
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.
54V 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4154V?

HBUKGB4154V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sidmouth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Sidmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4154V stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 54V identifies the department Sidmouth Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4154V?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4154V is Sidmouth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4154V if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

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 transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4154V incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4154V with the recipient before sending.

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