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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4133B

HBUKGB4133B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4133B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4133B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code33B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHarpenden Branch
CityHarpenden
CountryUnited 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.
33B 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4133B?

HBUKGB4133B identifies Harpenden Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Harpenden, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4133B mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 33B identifies the branch Harpenden Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4133B for a euro transfer 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 do need HBUKGB4133B.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4133B?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4133B points to Harpenden Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4133B if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4133B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4133B with the recipient before sending.

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