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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4118F

HBUKGB4118F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Beckenham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4118F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4118F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code18F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBeckenham Branch
CityBeckenham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
18F 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 HBUKGB4118F?

HBUKGB4118F identifies Beckenham Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Beckenham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4118F incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4118F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What does each part of HBUKGB4118F stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 18F identifies the department Beckenham Branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4118F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4118F.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4118F?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4118F is Beckenham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4118F 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.