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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4106A

HBUKGB4106A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4106A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4106A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code06A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchClerkenwell Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
06A 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4106A?

HBUKGB4106A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clerkenwell Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4106A stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 06A identifies the department Clerkenwell Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4106A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4106A.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4106A?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4106A points to Clerkenwell Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4106A if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4106A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4106A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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