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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160V

HBUKGB4160V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Urmston, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4160V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4160V
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code60V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchUrmston Branch
CityUrmston
CountryUnited 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.
60V 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4160V?

HBUKGB4160V identifies Urmston Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Urmston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4160V 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. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4160V.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of HBUKGB4160V mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 60V is the code of the department Urmston Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4160V?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4160V is Urmston Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4160V if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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