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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4103J

HBUKGB4103J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4103J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4103J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code03J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMarket Hill Branch
CityCambridge
CountryUnited 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.
03J 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 HBUKGB4103J?

HBUKGB4103J identifies Market Hill Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4103J?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4103J is Market Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4103J.

Do I need HBUKGB4103J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4103J.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4103J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4103J with the recipient before sending.

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