SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4166F
HBUKGB4166F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4166F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 66F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gosforth Branch |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| 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.
- 66F 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 BIC HBUKGB4166F?
The code HBUKGB4166F belongs to Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gosforth Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4166F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4166F.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4166F with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4166F with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4166F?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4166F points to Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gosforth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4166F.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4166F stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 66F is the code of the department Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gosforth Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.