SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4102D
HBUKGB4102D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4102D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 02D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Banbury |
| City | Banbury |
| 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.
- 02D 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/BIC code HBUKGB4102D?
The code HBUKGB4102D belongs to Banbury, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Banbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4102D stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 02D is the code of the department Banbury.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4102D?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4102D is Banbury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4102D.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4102D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4102D.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.