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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4109Y

HBUKGB4109Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4109Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4109Y
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code09Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchParliament Street Branch
CityYork
CountryUnited 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.
09Y 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 HBUKGB4109Y?

HBUKGB4109Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Parliament Street Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4109Y with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4109Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4109Y stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 09Y is the code of the branch Parliament Street Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4109Y?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4109Y is Parliament Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4109Y.

Do I need HBUKGB4109Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4109Y.

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