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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162P

HBUKGB4162P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in West Wickham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4162P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4162P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code62P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWest Wickham Branch
CityWest Wickham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
62P 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162P?

HBUKGB4162P is the SWIFT/BIC code of West Wickham Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in West Wickham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4162P stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 62P is the code of the branch West Wickham Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4162P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4162P.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4162P?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4162P is West Wickham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4162P 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.