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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4114W

HBUKGB4114W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hatfield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4114W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4114W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code14W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHatfield, Herts.
CityHatfield
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
14W 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/BIC code HBUKGB4114W?

HBUKGB4114W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hatfield, Herts., part of HSBC Bank PLC in Hatfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4114W 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 still need HBUKGB4114W.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of HBUKGB4114W stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 14W is the code of the department Hatfield, Herts..

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