SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4171N
HBUKGB4171N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4171N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 71N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Queen Square |
| City | Wolverhampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 71N 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 HBUKGB4171N?
HBUKGB4171N identifies Queen Square, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4171N?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4171N is Queen Square. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4171N if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 HBUKGB4171N 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 71N identifies the department Queen Square.
Do I need HBUKGB4171N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4171N.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.