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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4168K

HBUKGB4168K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4168K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4168K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code68K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTeam Valley
CityGateshead
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
68K 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 HBUKGB4168K?

The code HBUKGB4168K belongs to Team Valley, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4168K?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4168K is Team Valley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4168K if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4168K with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4168K with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4168K 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 68K identifies the department Team Valley.

Do I need HBUKGB4168K for a euro transfer 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 HBUKGB4168K.

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