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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161M

HBUKGB4161M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Waltham Cross, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4161M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4161M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code61M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWaltham Cross Branch
CityWaltham Cross
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
61M 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 BIC HBUKGB4161M?

HBUKGB4161M identifies Waltham Cross Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Waltham Cross, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4161M incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4161M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4161M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4161M.

What does each part of HBUKGB4161M 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 61M identifies the department Waltham Cross Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4161M?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4161M points to Waltham Cross Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4161M if the recipient asks for it.

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