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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4155L

HBUKGB4155L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4155L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4155L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code55L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSouth Shields Branch
CitySouth Shields
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
55L 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/BIC code HBUKGB4155L?

HBUKGB4155L identifies South Shields Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in South Shields, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4155L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4155L.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4155L incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4155L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4155L?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4155L is South Shields Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4155L if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4155L mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 55L is the code of the department South Shields Branch.

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