SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4104P

HBUKGB4104P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Harrogate, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4104P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4104P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code04P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHarrogate
CityHarrogate
CountryUnited 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.
04P 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4104P?

The code HBUKGB4104P belongs to Harrogate, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Harrogate, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4104P with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4104P with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HBUKGB4104P mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 04P is the code of the department Harrogate.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4104P?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4104P is Harrogate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4104P.

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