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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4105S

HBUKGB4105S belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4105S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4105S
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code05S
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChancery Lane Branch
CityLondon
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.
05S 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4105S?

HBUKGB4105S identifies Chancery Lane Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4105S stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 05S is the code of the branch Chancery Lane Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4105S?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4105S points to Chancery Lane Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4105S if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4105S with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4105S with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4105S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4105S.

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