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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131N

HBUKGB4131N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Fordingbridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4131N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4131N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code31N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFordingbridge Branch
CityFordingbridge
CountryUnited 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.
31N 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 HBUKGB4131N?

HBUKGB4131N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fordingbridge Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Fordingbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Do I need HBUKGB4131N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4131N.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4131N incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4131N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4131N?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4131N is Fordingbridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4131N.

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