SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4171P

HBUKGB4171P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4171P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4171P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code71P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWarwick Street
CityWorthing
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.
71P 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 code HBUKGB4171P?

HBUKGB4171P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Warwick Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4171P incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4171P with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4171P?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4171P is Warwick Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4171P.

What does each part of HBUKGB4171P stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 71P is the code of the branch Warwick Street.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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