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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160D

HBUKGB4160D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Towcester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4160D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4160D
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code60D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTowcester Branch
CityTowcester
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.
60D 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 HBUKGB4160D?

The code HBUKGB4160D belongs to Towcester Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Towcester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4160D incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4160D with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4160D?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4160D is Towcester Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4160D if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

Do I need HBUKGB4160D to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4160D.

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