SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4157J
HBUKGB4157J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4157J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 57J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stonehouse Branch |
| City | Stonehouse |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 57J 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 BIC HBUKGB4157J?
HBUKGB4157J identifies Stonehouse Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stonehouse, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4157J stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 57J identifies the department Stonehouse Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4157J 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 still need HBUKGB4157J.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4157J?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4157J is Stonehouse Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4157J if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.