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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163H

HBUKGB4163H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Whitstable, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4163H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4163H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code63H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWhitstable Branch
CityWhitstable
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
63H 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 HBUKGB4163H?

HBUKGB4163H identifies Whitstable Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Whitstable, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4163H mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 63H identifies the branch Whitstable Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163H?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163H points to Whitstable Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4163H if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4163H with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4163H with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4163H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4163H.

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