SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4107R

HBUKGB4107R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4107R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4107R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code07R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchShepherds Bush 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.
07R 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4107R?

The code HBUKGB4107R belongs to Shepherds Bush 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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4107R?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4107R is Shepherds Bush Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4107R if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4107R mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 07R identifies the branch Shepherds Bush Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4107R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4107R with the recipient before sending.

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