SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4102H
HBUKGB4102H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bedford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4102H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 02H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Branch |
| City | Bedford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 02H 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 HBUKGB4102H?
HBUKGB4102H identifies High Street Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bedford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4102H?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4102H is High Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4102H.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4102H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4102H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 HBUKGB4102H mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 02H is the code of the branch High Street Branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.