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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4103H

HBUKGB4103H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4103H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4103H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code03H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBury St Edmunds
CityBury St. Edmunds
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
03H 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 HBUKGB4103H?

HBUKGB4103H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bury St Edmunds, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4103H stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 03H identifies the department Bury St Edmunds.

Do I need HBUKGB4103H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4103H.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4103H incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4103H with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4103H?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4103H is Bury St Edmunds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4103H if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.