SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4166C
HBUKGB4166C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4166C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 66C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Thatcham Branch |
| City | Newbury |
| 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.
- 66C 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4166C?
HBUKGB4166C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Thatcham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Newbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4166C with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4166C with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4166C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4166C.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4166C stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 66C is the code of the department Thatcham Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.