SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4167C
HBUKGB4167C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4167C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 67C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Southendon Sea Card Service |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 67C 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/BIC code HBUKGB4167C?
HBUKGB4167C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southendon Sea Card Service, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4167C?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4167C is Southendon Sea Card Service. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4167C.
What does each part of HBUKGB4167C mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 67C is the code of the department Southendon Sea Card Service.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4167C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4167C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.