SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4164H
HBUKGB4164H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Witham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4164H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 64H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Witham Branch |
| City | Witham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 64H 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4164H?
The code HBUKGB4164H belongs to Witham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Witham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4164H stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 64H is the code of the department Witham Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4164H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4164H.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4164H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4164H with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.