SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4133L
HBUKGB4133L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Haverhill, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4133L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 33L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Haverhill Branch |
| City | Haverhill |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 33L 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4133L?
HBUKGB4133L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haverhill Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Haverhill, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4133L mean?
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 33L identifies the department Haverhill 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4133L?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4133L points to Haverhill Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4133L.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4133L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4133L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4133L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4133L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.