SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4107C

HBUKGB4107C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4107C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4107C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code07C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNew Bond Street 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.
07C 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 BIC HBUKGB4107C?

The code HBUKGB4107C belongs to New Bond Street Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4107C mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 07C identifies the department New Bond Street Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4107C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4107C with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4107C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4107C.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4107C?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4107C is New Bond Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4107C.

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