SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160N
HBUKGB4160N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Uckfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4160N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 60N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Uckfield Branch |
| City | Uckfield |
| 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.
- 60N 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 HBUKGB4160N?
The code HBUKGB4160N belongs to Uckfield Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Uckfield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4160N stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 60N identifies the branch Uckfield Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4160N?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4160N is Uckfield Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4160N if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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.