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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4111K

HBUKGB4111K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hinckley, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4111K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4111K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code11K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHinckley
CityHinckley
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.
11K 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 code HBUKGB4111K?

The code HBUKGB4111K belongs to Hinckley, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Hinckley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4111K mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 11K identifies the department Hinckley.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4111K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4111K with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4111K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4111K.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4111K?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4111K points to Hinckley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4111K.

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