SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4135F
HBUKGB4135F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Huntingdon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4135F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 35F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | St Ives, Cambridgeshire Branch |
| City | Huntingdon |
| 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.
- 35F 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4135F?
The code HBUKGB4135F belongs to St Ives, Cambridgeshire Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4135F?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4135F is St Ives, Cambridgeshire Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4135F.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4135F mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 35F identifies the branch St Ives, Cambridgeshire Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4135F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4135F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.