SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170U

HBUKGB4170U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4170U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4170U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code70U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMorrisons, North Rd.
CityDarlington
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.
70U 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170U?

HBUKGB4170U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morrisons, North Rd., a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4170U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4170U is Morrisons, North Rd.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4170U.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4170U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4170U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4170U mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 70U is the code of the department Morrisons, North Rd..

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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