Is HBUKGB4146W a valid SWIFT code?

Yes. HBUKGB4146W has the right format and is in our directory for HSBC UK BANK PLC, BIRMINGHAM. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.

Can I use the head-office code instead of HBUKGB4146W?

Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, HBUKGB41. Use HBUKGB4146W when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

SWIFT/BIC · United Kingdom

HBUKGB4146W

HSBC UK BANK PLC · Branch · BIRMINGHAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC: HBUKGB4146W
Institution: HSBC UK BANK PLC
Office: Branch
Branch code: 46W
Address: 1 CENTENARY SQUARE, B1 1HQ BIRMINGHAM
City: BIRMINGHAM
Country: United Kingdom

What HBUKGB4146W means

HBUKGB4146W

HBUKBank code
Four letters chosen by the institution.
GBCountry code
United Kingdom (ISO 3166)
41Location code
Where the institution sits on the SWIFT network. A 1 in second place marks a passive participant.
46WBranch code
Identifies one branch or department of the institution.

Other codes for HSBC UK BANK PLC

HBUKGB4102ABIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102CBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102DBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102FBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102GBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102HBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102JBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102KBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102NBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102PBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102RBIRMINGHAM HBUKGB4102TBIRMINGHAM

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Questions

Is HBUKGB4146W a valid SWIFT code?: Yes. HBUKGB4146W has the right format and is in our directory for HSBC UK BANK PLC, BIRMINGHAM. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.
Can I use the head-office code instead of HBUKGB4146W?: Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, HBUKGB41. Use HBUKGB4146W when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

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About this data

Codes are checked against our directory of banks on TrillioniPay corridors. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary’s bank before sending a payment. Last updated: 23 September 2026.

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