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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4113L

HBUKGB4113L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4113L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4113L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code13L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCarlisle, English Street
CityCarlisle
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.
13L 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4113L?

HBUKGB4113L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Carlisle, English Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4113L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4113L.

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

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

What happens if I use HBUKGB4113L incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4113L with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4113L stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 13L is the code of the department Carlisle, English Street.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4113L?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4113L is Carlisle, English Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4113L.

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