SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4163W
HBUKGB4163W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Windsor, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4163W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 63W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Windsor, Dedworth 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.
- 63W 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 branch is behind BIC HBUKGB4163W?
HBUKGB4163W identifies Windsor, Dedworth Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Windsor, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4163W?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4163W is Windsor, Dedworth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4163W if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4163W incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4163W with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4163W mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 63W is the code of the branch Windsor, Dedworth Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.