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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4105A

HBUKGB4105A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leamington SPA, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4105A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4105A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code05A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchParade, 126 Branch
CityLeamington SPA
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
05A 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 code HBUKGB4105A?

The code HBUKGB4105A belongs to Parade, 126 Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leamington SPA, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4105A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4105A.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4105A incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4105A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4105A stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 05A is the code of the branch Parade, 126 Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4105A?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4105A points to Parade, 126 Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4105A 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.