SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4169K
HBUKGB4169K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4169K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 69K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Banbury |
| Country | United 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.
- 69K 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 HBUKGB4169K?
HBUKGB4169K identifies Morrisons, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4169K stand for?
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 69K identifies the branch Morrisons.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4169K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4169K.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4169K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4169K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.