SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161T
HBUKGB4161T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Warley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4161T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 61T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Smethwick, High Street Branch |
| City | Warley |
| 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.
- 61T 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 code HBUKGB4161T?
HBUKGB4161T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Smethwick, High Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Warley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4161T incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4161T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4161T mean?
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 61T identifies the department Smethwick, High Street Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4161T to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4161T.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4161T?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4161T points to Smethwick, High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4161T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.