SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170K
HBUKGB4170K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Killingworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4170K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 70K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Killingworth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 70K 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170K?
The code HBUKGB4170K belongs to Morrisons, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Killingworth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4170K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4170K.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4170K with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4170K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4170K stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 70K is the code of the department Morrisons.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4170K?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4170K points to Morrisons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4170K.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.