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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156H

HBUKGB4156H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in St. Annes-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4156H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4156H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code56H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt. Annes-On-Sea Branch
CitySt. Annes-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
56H 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 HBUKGB4156H?

HBUKGB4156H identifies St. Annes-On-Sea Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in St. Annes-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of HBUKGB4156H 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 56H identifies the branch St. Annes-On-Sea Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156H?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156H points to St. Annes-On-Sea Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4156H.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4156H incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4156H with the recipient before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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