SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131P
HBUKGB4131P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Frinton-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4131P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 31P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Frinton-On-Sea Branch |
| City | Frinton-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 31P 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 HBUKGB4131P?
The code HBUKGB4131P belongs to Frinton-On-Sea Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Frinton-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4131P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4131P with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4131P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4131P.
What does each part of HBUKGB4131P stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 31P is the code of the branch Frinton-On-Sea Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.