SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160R
HBUKGB4160R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Upminster, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4160R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 60R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Upminster Branch |
| City | Upminster |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 60R 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160R?
HBUKGB4160R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Upminster Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Upminster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4160R?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4160R is Upminster Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4160R if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4160R stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 60R identifies the department Upminster Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
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.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4160R incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4160R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.