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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4108E

HBUKGB4108E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4108E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4108E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code08E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMaidstone
CityMaidstone
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
08E 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 code HBUKGB4108E?

HBUKGB4108E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Maidstone, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4108E?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4108E is Maidstone. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4108E if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.

Do I need HBUKGB4108E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4108E.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4108E incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4108E with the recipient before you confirm.

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