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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4108L

HBUKGB4108L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4108L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4108L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code08L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWood Hill Branch
CityNorthampton
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.
08L 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4108L?

The code HBUKGB4108L belongs to Wood Hill Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4108L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4108L with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4108L stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 08L identifies the department Wood Hill Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4108L?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4108L points to Wood Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4108L.

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 specialist providers 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.