SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4104N

HBUKGB4104N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Harlow, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4104N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4104N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code04N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHarlow Town Centre
CityHarlow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
04N 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/BIC code HBUKGB4104N?

HBUKGB4104N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harlow Town Centre, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Harlow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4104N incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4104N with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4104N?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4104N is Harlow Town Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4104N if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4104N 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 04N is the code of the department Harlow Town Centre.

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