SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179T
HBUKGB4179T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wirral, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4179T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 79T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | New Ferry |
| City | Wirral |
| Country | United 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.
- 79T 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 BIC HBUKGB4179T?
HBUKGB4179T identifies New Ferry, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wirral, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4179T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4179T.
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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179T?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179T points to New Ferry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4179T if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4179T mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 79T is the code of the branch New Ferry.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.