SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4110K
HBUKGB4110K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4110K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 10K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Maidenhead |
| City | Maidenhead |
| 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.
- 10K 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/BIC code HBUKGB4110K?
The code HBUKGB4110K belongs to Maidenhead, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4110K 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 HBUKGB4110K.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4110K?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4110K points to Maidenhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4110K if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What does each part of HBUKGB4110K stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 10K is the code of the department Maidenhead.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.