SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4106F

HBUKGB4106F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4106F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4106F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code06F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchEaling Broadway Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
06F 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/BIC code HBUKGB4106F?

HBUKGB4106F identifies Ealing Broadway Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4106F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4106F.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4106F?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4106F is Ealing Broadway Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4106F if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4106F incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4106F 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.