SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109K
HBUKGB4109K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Trowbridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4109K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 09K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Trowbridge |
| City | Trowbridge |
| Country | United 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.
- 09K 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4109K?
HBUKGB4109K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Trowbridge, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4109K mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 09K identifies the department Trowbridge.
Do I need HBUKGB4109K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4109K.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4109K?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4109K points to Trowbridge. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4109K if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.