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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162J

HBUKGB4162J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Welshpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4162J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4162J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code62J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWelshpool Branch
CityWelshpool
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.
62J 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 BIC HBUKGB4162J?

HBUKGB4162J identifies Welshpool Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Welshpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4162J 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 62J is the code of the department Welshpool Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4162J?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4162J is Welshpool Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4162J.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4162J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4162J 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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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