SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4103C
HBUKGB4103C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4103C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 03C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | College Green Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 03C 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4103C?
The code HBUKGB4103C belongs to College Green Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4103C with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4103C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 HBUKGB4103C mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 03C is the code of the branch College Green Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4103C?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4103C is College Green Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4103C if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.