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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4159E

HBUKGB4159E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Telford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4159E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4159E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code59E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWellington, Shropshire Branch
CityTelford
CountryUnited 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.
59E 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 HBUKGB4159E?

HBUKGB4159E identifies Wellington, Shropshire Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Telford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4159E incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4159E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4159E?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4159E points to Wellington, Shropshire Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4159E if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4159E stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 59E identifies the department Wellington, Shropshire Branch.

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