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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4159T

HBUKGB4159T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tolworth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4159T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4159T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code59T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTolworth Branch
CityTolworth
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
59T 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4159T?

HBUKGB4159T identifies Tolworth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Tolworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4159T incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4159T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4159T stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 59T identifies the department Tolworth Branch.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4159T to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4159T.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4159T?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4159T points to Tolworth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4159T if the recipient asks for it.

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