SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4B72G
HBUKGB4B72G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4B72G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB4B |
| Branch code | 72G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) |
| Branch | HSBC Mortgages (40-09-88 |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) 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).
- 4B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 72G 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 HBUKGB4B72G?
The code HBUKGB4B72G belongs to HSBC Mortgages (40-09-88, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) got other 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.
What does each part of HBUKGB4B72G mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), GB stands for United Kingdom, 4B is the location code and 72G is the code of the branch HSBC Mortgages (40-09-88.
Can I use HBUKGB4B instead of HBUKGB4B72G?
HBUKGB4B points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), while HBUKGB4B72G points to HSBC Mortgages (40-09-88. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4B72G if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4B72G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4B72G.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.