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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4104H

HBUKGB4104H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4104H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4104H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code04H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchThe Cross Branch
CityGloucester
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.
04H 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4104H?

HBUKGB4104H is the SWIFT/BIC code of The Cross Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4104H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4104H.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4104H mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 04H is the code of the department The Cross Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4104H?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4104H points to The Cross Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4104H 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.