SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4135H
HBUKGB4135H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hythe (Hampshire), United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4135H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 35H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hythe, Hampshire Branch |
| City | Hythe (Hampshire) |
| 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.
- 35H 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 HBUKGB4135H?
The code HBUKGB4135H belongs to Hythe, Hampshire Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Hythe (Hampshire), United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4135H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4135H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HBUKGB4135H stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 35H is the code of the branch Hythe, Hampshire Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4135H to send euros 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 HBUKGB4135H.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.