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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179X

HBUKGB4179X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Normanton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4179X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4179X
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code79X
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNormanton
CityNormanton
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.
79X 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4179X?

The code HBUKGB4179X belongs to Normanton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Normanton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179X?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179X points to Normanton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4179X if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4179X stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 79X is the code of the branch Normanton.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4179X incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4179X against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.