SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179H
HBUKGB4179H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4179H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 79H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Manchester, Cheetham Hill |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 79H 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/BIC code HBUKGB4179H?
HBUKGB4179H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester, Cheetham Hill, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Do I need HBUKGB4179H 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 HBUKGB4179H.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179H?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179H points to Manchester, Cheetham Hill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4179H if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4179H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4179H with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.