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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4107Y

HBUKGB4107Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4107Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4107Y
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code07Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTottenham Court Road, 138 Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
07Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4107Y?

HBUKGB4107Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tottenham Court Road, 138 Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4107Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4107Y.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4107Y with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4107Y with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4107Y 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 07Y identifies the branch Tottenham Court Road, 138 Branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

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