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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161J

HBUKGB4161J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4161J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4161J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code61J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChase Terrace Branch
CityWalsall
CountryUnited 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.
61J 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 HBUKGB4161J?

HBUKGB4161J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chase Terrace Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Walsall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4161J?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4161J points to Chase Terrace Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4161J if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4161J mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 61J is the code of the branch Chase Terrace Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4161J incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4161J with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4161J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4161J.

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