SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4180J
HBUKGB4180J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4180J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 80J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sheffield, Abbeydale Road |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 80J 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 code HBUKGB4180J?
HBUKGB4180J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sheffield, Abbeydale Road, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Do I need HBUKGB4180J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4180J.
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 2–4 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4180J mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 80J is the code of the department Sheffield, Abbeydale Road.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4180J incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4180J with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.