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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156U

HBUKGB4156U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Steyning, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4156U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4156U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code56U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSteyning Branch
CitySteyning
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
56U 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 HBUKGB4156U?

HBUKGB4156U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Steyning Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Steyning, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4156U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4156U.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4156U incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4156U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156U?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156U points to Steyning Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4156U.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.