SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4165D
HBUKGB4165D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4165D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 65D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ruabon Branch |
| City | Wrexham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 65D 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4165D?
HBUKGB4165D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ruabon Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4165D mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 65D is the code of the branch Ruabon Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4165D?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4165D points to Ruabon Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4165D.
Do I need HBUKGB4165D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4165D.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.