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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158M

HBUKGB4158M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4158M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4158M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code58M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchYstradgynlais Branch
CitySwansea
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.
58M 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 HBUKGB4158M?

HBUKGB4158M identifies Ystradgynlais Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4158M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4158M.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

What do the letters in HBUKGB4158M stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 58M is the code of the department Ystradgynlais Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4158M?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4158M points to Ystradgynlais Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4158M if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4158M with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4158M with the recipient before sending.

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