SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4193E

HBUKGB4193E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4193E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4193E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code93E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNsc6
CitySalford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
93E 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4193E?

HBUKGB4193E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nsc6, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4193E with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4193E with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4193E?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4193E is Nsc6. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4193E if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4193E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4193E.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.