SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131F
HBUKGB4131F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Filey, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4131F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 31F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Filey Branch |
| City | Filey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 31F 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4131F?
HBUKGB4131F identifies Filey Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Filey, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4131F stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 31F identifies the branch Filey Branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4131F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4131F.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4131F?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4131F is Filey Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4131F 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.