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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4164E

HBUKGB4164E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hoylake, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4164E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4164E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code64E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHoylake and West Kirby Branch
CityHoylake
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.
64E 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 HBUKGB4164E?

HBUKGB4164E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hoylake and West Kirby Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Hoylake, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4164E?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4164E is Hoylake and West Kirby Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4164E if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4164E stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 64E is the code of the branch Hoylake and West Kirby Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4164E incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4164E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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