SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162V
HBUKGB4162V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wetherby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4162V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 62V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wetherby Branch |
| City | Wetherby |
| 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.
- 62V 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/BIC code HBUKGB4162V?
HBUKGB4162V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wetherby Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wetherby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4162V?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4162V is Wetherby Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4162V if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
What does each part of HBUKGB4162V mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 62V identifies the branch Wetherby Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4162V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4162V.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.