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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174A

HBUKGB4174A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stourbridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4174A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4174A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code74A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWest Hagley
CityStourbridge
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
74A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174A?

The code HBUKGB4174A belongs to West Hagley, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stourbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4174A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4174A.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4174A?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4174A is West Hagley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4174A if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4174A mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 74A identifies the branch West Hagley.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.