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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158H

HBUKGB4158H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4158H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4158H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code58H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGorseinon Branch
CitySwansea
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
58H 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4158H?

HBUKGB4158H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gorseinon Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4158H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4158H.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4158H?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4158H points to Gorseinon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4158H if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4158H with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4158H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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