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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156K

HBUKGB4156K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4156K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4156K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code56K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt. Helens Branch
CitySt. Helens
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.
56K 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156K?

HBUKGB4156K is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Helens Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4156K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4156K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156K?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156K points to St. Helens Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4156K if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4156K 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 56K identifies the branch St. Helens Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4156K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4156K.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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