SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4166G
HBUKGB4166G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4166G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 66G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newcastle Upon Tyne, Saville Row Branch |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 66G 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 HBUKGB4166G?
HBUKGB4166G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Saville Row Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4166G?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4166G is Newcastle Upon Tyne, Saville Row Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4166G if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4166G stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 66G is the code of the department Newcastle Upon Tyne, Saville Row Branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4166G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4166G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.