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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163J

HBUKGB4163J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wickford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4163J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4163J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code63J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWickford Branch
CityWickford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
63J 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 HBUKGB4163J?

The code HBUKGB4163J belongs to Wickford Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wickford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4163J to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4163J.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4163J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4163J with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4163J stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 63J is the code of the branch Wickford Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163J?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163J points to Wickford Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4163J.

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