SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4106T
HBUKGB4106T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4106T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 06T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | High Holborn Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 06T 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4106T?
HBUKGB4106T is the SWIFT/BIC code of High Holborn Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4106T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4106T with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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 does each part of HBUKGB4106T stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 06T identifies the branch High Holborn Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4106T?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4106T points to High Holborn Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4106T if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4106T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4106T.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.