SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163V
HBUKGB4163V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Windsor, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4163V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 63V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Old Windsor Branch |
| City | Windsor |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 63V 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4163V?
The code HBUKGB4163V belongs to Old Windsor Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Windsor, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4163V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4163V.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4163V incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4163V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163V?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163V is Old Windsor Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4163V if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4163V mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 63V is the code of the department Old Windsor Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.