SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163N
HBUKGB4163N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wilmslow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4163N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 63N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wilmslow Branch |
| City | Wilmslow |
| 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.
- 63N 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4163N?
The code HBUKGB4163N belongs to Wilmslow Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4163N with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4163N with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163N?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163N is Wilmslow Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4163N.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4163N stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 63N is the code of the department Wilmslow Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.