SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4B72B
HBUKGB4B72B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4B72B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB4B |
| Branch code | 72B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) |
| Branch | HSBC Mortgages (40-05-88 |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) 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).
- 4B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 72B 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 BIC HBUKGB4B72B?
HBUKGB4B72B identifies HSBC Mortgages (40-05-88, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4B72B stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 4B is the code for the city or region and 72B identifies the branch HSBC Mortgages (40-05-88.
Can I use HBUKGB4B instead of HBUKGB4B72B?
HBUKGB4B is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), while HBUKGB4B72B points to HSBC Mortgages (40-05-88. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4B72B if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4B72B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4B72B with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4B72B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4B72B.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.