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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4115F

HBUKGB4115F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4115F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4115F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code15F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHemel Hempstead
CityHemel Hempstead
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.
15F 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4115F?

HBUKGB4115F identifies Hemel Hempstead, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4115F 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 15F identifies the department Hemel Hempstead.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4115F?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4115F is Hemel Hempstead. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4115F if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4115F with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4115F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4115F 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 still need HBUKGB4115F.

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