SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4164F
HBUKGB4164F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Neston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4164F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 64F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wirral - Neston Branch |
| City | Neston |
| Country | United 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.
- 64F 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4164F?
HBUKGB4164F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wirral - Neston Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Neston, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4164F stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 64F identifies the branch Wirral - Neston Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4164F?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4164F points to Wirral - Neston Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4164F if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4164F incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4164F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.