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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4156W

HBUKGB4156W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4156W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4156W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code56W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHazel Grove Branch
CityStockport
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.
56W 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 HBUKGB4156W?

HBUKGB4156W identifies Hazel Grove 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4156W?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4156W is Hazel Grove Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4156W.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4156W incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4156W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4156W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4156W.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4156W stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 56W identifies the department Hazel Grove Branch.

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