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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4111U

HBUKGB4111U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4111U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4111U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code11U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMarket Harborough
CityMarket Harborough
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.
11U 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4111U?

HBUKGB4111U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Market Harborough, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Market Harborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4111U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4111U is Market Harborough. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4111U if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4111U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4111U with the recipient before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HBUKGB4111U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4111U.

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