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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161D

HBUKGB4161D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4161D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4161D
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code61D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWakefield Branch
CityWakefield
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.
61D 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161D?

The code HBUKGB4161D belongs to Wakefield Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4161D to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4161D.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4161D stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 61D is the code of the department Wakefield Branch.

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 happens if I enter HBUKGB4161D with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4161D 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.