SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4110G
HBUKGB4110G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4110G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 10G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Southampton, High Street |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United 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.
- 10G 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4110G?
HBUKGB4110G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southampton, High Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4110G mean?
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 10G is the code of the department Southampton, High Street.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4110G?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4110G points to Southampton, High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4110G if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4110G with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4110G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4110G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4110G.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.