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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4105J

HBUKGB4105J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4105J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4105J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code05J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBayswater, Queensway Branch
CityLondon
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.
05J 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4105J?

HBUKGB4105J identifies Bayswater, Queensway Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4105J mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 05J is the code of the branch Bayswater, Queensway Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4105J?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4105J is Bayswater, Queensway Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4105J.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4105J with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4105J with the recipient before sending.

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