SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162D
HBUKGB4162D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Welling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4162D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 62D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Welling Branch |
| City | Welling |
| Country | United 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.
- 62D 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162D?
The code HBUKGB4162D belongs to Welling Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Welling, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4162D mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 62D is the code of the department Welling Branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4162D incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4162D with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4162D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4162D.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.