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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179W

HBUKGB4179W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4179W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4179W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code79W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNormanby
CityMiddlesbrough
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.
79W 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4179W?

HBUKGB4179W identifies Normanby, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Middlesbrough, 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 – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179W?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179W is Normanby. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4179W if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4179W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4179W.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.