SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163C
HBUKGB4163C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Whitchurch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4163C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 63C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Whitchurch, Shropshire Branch |
| City | Whitchurch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 63C 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163C?
HBUKGB4163C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Whitchurch, Shropshire Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Whitchurch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4163C mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 63C identifies the department Whitchurch, Shropshire Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4163C to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4163C.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163C?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163C points to Whitchurch, Shropshire Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4163C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.