SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4159G
HBUKGB4159G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tenterden, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4159G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 59G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tenterden Branch |
| City | Tenterden |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 59G 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 HBUKGB4159G?
The code HBUKGB4159G belongs to Tenterden Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Tenterden, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4159G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4159G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HBUKGB4159G mean?
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 59G identifies the branch Tenterden Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.