SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4111E

HBUKGB4111E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Doncaster, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4111E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4111E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code11E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDoncaster, High Street
CityDoncaster
CountryUnited 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.
11E 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/BIC code HBUKGB4111E?

The code HBUKGB4111E belongs to Doncaster, High Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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 HBUKGB4111E mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 11E identifies the department Doncaster, High Street.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4111E?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4111E is Doncaster, High Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4111E if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4111E to send euros 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 do need HBUKGB4111E.

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