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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163F

HBUKGB4163F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Whitley Bay, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4163F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4163F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code63F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWhitley Bay Branch
CityWhitley Bay
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
63F 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 BIC HBUKGB4163F?

HBUKGB4163F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Whitley Bay Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Whitley Bay, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4163F mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 63F identifies the department Whitley Bay Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4163F incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4163F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4163F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4163F.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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