SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4171E
HBUKGB4171E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wellington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4171E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 71E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Wellington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 71E 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4171E?
HBUKGB4171E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morrisons, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Wellington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4171E stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 71E identifies the branch Morrisons.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4171E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4171E.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4171E with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4171E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.