SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41TWY

HBUKGB41TWY belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Twyford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41TWY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41TWY
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeTWY
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMorrisons, Twyford
CityTwyford
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.
TWY 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 BIC HBUKGB41TWY?

HBUKGB41TWY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morrisons, Twyford, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Twyford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41TWY incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB41TWY against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need HBUKGB41TWY to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB41TWY.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41TWY?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41TWY points to Morrisons, Twyford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB41TWY if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB41TWY mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and TWY is the code of the branch Morrisons, Twyford.

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