SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4106L

HBUKGB4106L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4106L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4106L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code06L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFulham Road, 799 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.
06L 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4106L?

HBUKGB4106L identifies Fulham Road, 799 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.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4106L incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4106L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4106L stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 06L is the code of the department Fulham Road, 799 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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4106L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4106L.

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