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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4176G

HBUKGB4176G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4176G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4176G
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code76G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNorwich, University of East Anglia
CityNorwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
76G 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4176G?

HBUKGB4176G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Norwich, University of East Anglia, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4176G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4176G.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

What does each part of HBUKGB4176G mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 76G identifies the department Norwich, University of East Anglia.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4176G?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4176G points to Norwich, University of East Anglia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4176G if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4176G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4176G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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