SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4103M
HBUKGB4103M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4103M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 03M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Street Branch |
| City | Chelmsford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 03M 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4103M?
The code HBUKGB4103M belongs to High Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4103M to send euros 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 HBUKGB4103M.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4103M mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 03M identifies the department High Street Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4103M?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4103M points to High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4103M if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.