SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156V
HBUKGB4156V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4156V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 56V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bramhall Branch |
| City | Stockport |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 56V 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4156V?
HBUKGB4156V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bramhall Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4156V incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4156V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HBUKGB4156V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4156V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156V?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156V points to Bramhall Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4156V if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.