SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4155W
HBUKGB4155W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4155W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 55W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Southampton, Woolston Branch |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United 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.
- 55W 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 code HBUKGB4155W?
The code HBUKGB4155W belongs to Southampton, Woolston Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4155W?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4155W points to Southampton, Woolston Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4155W.
Do I need HBUKGB4155W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4155W.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4155W mean?
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 55W identifies the department Southampton, Woolston Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.