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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4166H

HBUKGB4166H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4166H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4166H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code66H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPonteland Branch
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited 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.
66H 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

What bank uses BIC HBUKGB4166H?

HBUKGB4166H identifies Ponteland Branch, a branch or department 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.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4166H?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4166H is Ponteland Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4166H if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4166H with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4166H with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4166H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4166H.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.