SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4103B
HBUKGB4103B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4103B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 03B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Central Area Branch, Corn Street |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 03B 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4103B?
The code HBUKGB4103B belongs to Central Area Branch, Corn Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4103B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4103B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4103B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4103B.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.