SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179Z
HBUKGB4179Z belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4179Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 79Z |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Oxton |
| City | Birkenhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 79Z 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4179Z?
HBUKGB4179Z identifies Oxton, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4179Z with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4179Z with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179Z?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179Z is Oxton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4179Z.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4179Z 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 79Z identifies the department Oxton.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.