SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4102F
HBUKGB4102F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Barking, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4102F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 02F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barking |
| City | Barking |
| 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.
- 02F 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 BIC HBUKGB4102F?
HBUKGB4102F identifies Barking, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Barking, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4102F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4102F.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4102F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4102F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What does each part of HBUKGB4102F stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 02F is the code of the department Barking.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.