SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4102A
HBUKGB4102A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Andover, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4102A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 02A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Andover |
| City | Andover |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC 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).
- 41 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02A 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 code HBUKGB4102A?
The code HBUKGB4102A belongs to Andover, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Andover, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4102A stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 02A identifies the department Andover.
Do I need HBUKGB4102A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4102A.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4102A?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4102A points to Andover. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4102A if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.