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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160M

HBUKGB4160M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tywyn, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4160M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4160M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code60M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTywyn Branch
CityTywyn
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.
60M 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 HBUKGB4160M?

The code HBUKGB4160M belongs to Tywyn Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tywyn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4160M?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4160M points to Tywyn Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4160M.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4160M mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 60M identifies the branch Tywyn Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4160M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4160M.

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.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

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