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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161U

HBUKGB4161U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Warminster, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4161U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4161U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code61U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWarminster Branch
CityWarminster
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.
61U 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4161U?

HBUKGB4161U identifies Warminster Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Warminster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4161U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4161U with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4161U?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4161U is Warminster Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4161U if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4161U mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 61U identifies the branch Warminster Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4161U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4161U.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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