SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4165P
HBUKGB4165P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4165P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 65P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pocklington Branch |
| City | York |
| 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.
- 65P 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 HBUKGB4165P?
The code HBUKGB4165P belongs to Pocklington Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4165P stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 65P is the code of the branch Pocklington Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4165P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4165P.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4165P with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4165P against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.