SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131E
HBUKGB4131E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Feltham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4131E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 31E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Feltham Branch |
| City | Feltham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 31E 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131E?
HBUKGB4131E identifies Feltham Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Feltham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4131E mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 31E is the code of the branch Feltham Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4131E?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4131E is Feltham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4131E.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4131E with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4131E with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.