SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158V
HBUKGB4158V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tamworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4158V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 58V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tamworth Branch |
| City | Tamworth |
| 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.
- 58V 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4158V?
HBUKGB4158V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tamworth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tamworth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4158V with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4158V with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4158V to send euros 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 HBUKGB4158V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4158V mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 58V is the code of the department Tamworth Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.