SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4157A
HBUKGB4157A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4157A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 57A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Marple Branch |
| City | Stockport |
| Country | United 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.
- 57A 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4157A?
HBUKGB4157A identifies Marple Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of HBUKGB4157A mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 57A is the code of the department Marple Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4157A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4157A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.