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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4114U

HBUKGB4114U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4114U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4114U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code14U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchIpswich, Tavern Street
CityIpswich
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.
14U 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4114U?

The code HBUKGB4114U belongs to Ipswich, Tavern Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4114U mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 14U identifies the department Ipswich, Tavern Street.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4114U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4114U.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4114U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4114U points to Ipswich, Tavern Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4114U.

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