SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158W
HBUKGB4158W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tarporley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4158W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 58W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tarporley Branch |
| City | Tarporley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 58W 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4158W?
The code HBUKGB4158W belongs to Tarporley Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tarporley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4158W?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4158W is Tarporley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4158W.
What does each part of HBUKGB4158W stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 58W is the code of the department Tarporley Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4158W with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4158W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.