SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4105Y

HBUKGB4105Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4105Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4105Y
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code05Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChiswick High Road, 281 Branch
CityLondon
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.
05Y 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 HBUKGB4105Y?

The code HBUKGB4105Y belongs to Chiswick High Road, 281 Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4105Y?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4105Y is Chiswick High Road, 281 Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4105Y.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4105Y with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4105Y with the recipient before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

What does each part of HBUKGB4105Y mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 05Y identifies the department Chiswick High Road, 281 Branch.

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