SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154W
HBUKGB4154W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4154W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 54W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sittingbourne Branch |
| City | Sittingbourne |
| 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.
- 54W 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4154W?
HBUKGB4154W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sittingbourne Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4154W with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4154W with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4154W?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4154W points to Sittingbourne Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4154W if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4154W mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 54W identifies the branch Sittingbourne Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.