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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4159W

HBUKGB4159W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Torquay, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4159W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4159W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code59W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTorquay, St Marychurch Branch
CityTorquay
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.
59W 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/BIC code HBUKGB4159W?

The code HBUKGB4159W belongs to Torquay, St Marychurch Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Torquay, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4159W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4159W.

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 2–4 business days.

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

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

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4159W?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4159W is Torquay, St Marychurch Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4159W.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4159W mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 59W is the code of the department Torquay, St Marychurch Branch.

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