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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41WEL

HBUKGB41WEL belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41WEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41WEL
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeWEL
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWellingborough
CityWellingborough
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.
WEL 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41WEL?

HBUKGB41WEL identifies Wellingborough, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB41WEL stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and WEL identifies the branch Wellingborough.

Do I need HBUKGB41WEL to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB41WEL.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB41WEL incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB41WEL against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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