SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4108N

HBUKGB4108N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4108N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4108N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code08N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchVictoria Street Branch
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
08N 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4108N?

The code HBUKGB4108N belongs to Victoria Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4108N with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4108N with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4108N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HBUKGB4108N.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 HBUKGB4108N?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4108N points to Victoria Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4108N.

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