SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4176F

HBUKGB4176F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4176F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4176F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code76F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNorthampton Wellingborough Road
CityNorthampton
CountryUnited 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.
76F 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 BIC HBUKGB4176F?

HBUKGB4176F identifies Northampton Wellingborough Road, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4176F?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4176F is Northampton Wellingborough Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4176F.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4176F 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 76F identifies the department Northampton Wellingborough Road.

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.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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