SWIFT/BIC code HEBSGB21XXX
HEBSGB21XXX belongs to Hanley Economic Building Society in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HEBSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HEBSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hanley Economic Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stoke-On-Trent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Hanley Economic Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEBS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code HEBSGB21XXX?
HEBSGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Hanley Economic Building Society in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Hanley Economic Building Society.
Is HEBSGB21 and HEBSGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HEBSGB21 is the short version of HEBSGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Hanley Economic Building Society in Stoke-On-Trent.
How long does a transfer to Hanley Economic Building Society take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HEBSGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HEBSGB21XXX.
What happens if I enter HEBSGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HEBSGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HEBSGB21XXX mean?
HEBS is the institution code of Hanley Economic Building Society, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.