SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4117V
HBUKGB4117V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4117V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 17V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Basingstoke,fulham House Town Branch |
| City | Basingstoke |
| Country | United 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.
- 17V 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 BIC HBUKGB4117V?
HBUKGB4117V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basingstoke,fulham House Town Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4117V with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4117V against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4117V?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4117V points to Basingstoke,fulham House Town Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4117V if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4117V mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 17V identifies the department Basingstoke,fulham House Town Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.