SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131K
HBUKGB4131K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Flint, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4131K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 31K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Flint Branch |
| City | Flint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 31K 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 bank uses BIC HBUKGB4131K?
HBUKGB4131K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Flint Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Flint, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4131K with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4131K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4131K stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 31K is the code of the branch Flint Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4131K for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4131K.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.