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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4113U

HBUKGB4113U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hove, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4113U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4113U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code13U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHove, Seven Dials
CityHove
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.
13U 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/BIC code HBUKGB4113U?

The code HBUKGB4113U belongs to Hove, Seven Dials, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Hove, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4113U stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 13U is the code of the branch Hove, Seven Dials.

Do I need HBUKGB4113U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HBUKGB4113U.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4113U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4113U with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4113U?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4113U is Hove, Seven Dials. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4113U if the recipient asks for it.

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