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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156M

HBUKGB4156M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in St. Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4156M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4156M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code56M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt. Leonards-On-Sea Branch
CitySt. Leonards-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.
56M 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4156M?

The code HBUKGB4156M belongs to St. Leonards-On-Sea Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in St. Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156M?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156M is St. Leonards-On-Sea Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4156M.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4156M mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 56M is the code of the branch St. Leonards-On-Sea Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4156M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4156M with the recipient before you confirm.

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