SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4B72D
HBUKGB4B72D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4B72D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB4B |
| Branch code | 72D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) |
| Branch | HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88 |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) 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).
- 4B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 72D 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 HBUKGB4B72D?
HBUKGB4B72D is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88, part 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 more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HBUKGB4B72D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4B72D.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4B72D stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), GB stands for United Kingdom, 4B is the code for the city or region and 72D is the code of the department HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB4B instead of HBUKGB4B72D?
HBUKGB4B is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), while HBUKGB4B72D points to HSBC Mortgages (40-06-88. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4B72D if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.