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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4157R

HBUKGB4157R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Studley, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4157R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4157R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code57R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStudley Branch
CityStudley
CountryUnited 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.
57R 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4157R?

HBUKGB4157R identifies Studley Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Studley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4157R stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 57R is the code of the branch Studley Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4157R?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4157R points to Studley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4157R.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4157R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4157R.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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