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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4113P

HBUKGB4113P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4113P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4113P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code13P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLeicester, Charles Street
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
13P 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 BIC HBUKGB4113P?

HBUKGB4113P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester, Charles Street, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4113P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need HBUKGB4113P.

What does each part of HBUKGB4113P stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 13P identifies the department Leicester, Charles Street.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4113P incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4113P with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4113P?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4113P is Leicester, Charles Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4113P.

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