SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4111N

HBUKGB4111N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4111N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4111N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code11N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBasingstoke, London Street
CityBasingstoke
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.
11N 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4111N?

HBUKGB4111N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basingstoke, London Street, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4111N incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4111N with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HBUKGB4111N stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 11N identifies the department Basingstoke, London Street.

Do I need HBUKGB4111N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4111N.

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

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

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4111N?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4111N points to Basingstoke, London Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4111N.

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