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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131B

HBUKGB4131B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Falmouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4131B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4131B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code31B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFalmouth Branch
CityFalmouth
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.
31B 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 HBUKGB4131B?

The code HBUKGB4131B belongs to Falmouth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Falmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4131B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4131B points to Falmouth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4131B if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 happens if I use HBUKGB4131B incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4131B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4131B 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 HBUKGB4131B.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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