SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158F
HBUKGB4158F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swaffham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4158F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 58F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Swaffham Branch |
| City | Swaffham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 58F 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158F?
HBUKGB4158F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swaffham Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Swaffham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4158F mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 58F is the code of the branch Swaffham Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4158F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4158F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4158F?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4158F points to Swaffham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4158F 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.