SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4165A
HBUKGB4165A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4165A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 65A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Caergwrle Branch |
| City | Wrexham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 65A 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4165A?
HBUKGB4165A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Caergwrle Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4165A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4165A.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4165A?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4165A is Caergwrle Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4165A.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4165A mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 65A identifies the department Caergwrle Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.