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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4110W

HBUKGB4110W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4110W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4110W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code10W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt. Albans
CitySt. Albans
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
10W 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4110W?

HBUKGB4110W is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Albans, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4110W?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4110W points to St. Albans. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4110W if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4110W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4110W.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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