SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158A
HBUKGB4158A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4158A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 58A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Boldmere Branch |
| City | Sutton Coldfield |
| Country | United 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.
- 58A 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4158A?
HBUKGB4158A identifies Boldmere Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4158A?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4158A is Boldmere Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4158A if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4158A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4158A.
What does each part of HBUKGB4158A mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 58A identifies the department Boldmere Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros 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.