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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4159F

HBUKGB4159F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tenby, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4159F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4159F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code59F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTenby Branch
CityTenby
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
59F 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 code HBUKGB4159F?

The code HBUKGB4159F belongs to Tenby Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tenby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4159F with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4159F with the recipient before sending.

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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4159F?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4159F points to Tenby Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4159F.

Do I need HBUKGB4159F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HBUKGB4159F.

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 2–4 business days.

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