SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4157M
HBUKGB4157M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stowmarket, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4157M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 57M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stowmarket Branch |
| City | Stowmarket |
| 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.
- 57M 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 HBUKGB4157M?
The code HBUKGB4157M belongs to Stowmarket Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stowmarket, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need HBUKGB4157M to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4157M.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4157M with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4157M with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4157M?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4157M is Stowmarket Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4157M 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.