SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4108R
HBUKGB4108R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4108R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 08R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cathedral Square Branch |
| City | Peterborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 08R 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4108R?
HBUKGB4108R identifies Cathedral Square Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4108R with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4108R with the recipient before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4108R mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 08R identifies the department Cathedral Square Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4108R to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4108R.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.