SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4104W
HBUKGB4104W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Kenilworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4104W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 04W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | The Square Branch |
| City | Kenilworth |
| 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.
- 04W 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
What bank uses BIC HBUKGB4104W?
The code HBUKGB4104W belongs to The Square Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Kenilworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 enter HBUKGB4104W with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4104W with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HBUKGB4104W stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 04W is the code of the department The Square Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4104W?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4104W is The Square Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4104W if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.