SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4106V
HBUKGB4106V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4106V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 06V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kensington High Street Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 06V 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 BIC HBUKGB4106V?
HBUKGB4106V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kensington High Street Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4106V with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4106V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What does each part of HBUKGB4106V mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 06V identifies the department Kensington High Street Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4106V?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4106V is Kensington High Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4106V if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.