SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136G

HBUKGB4136G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4136G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4136G
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code36G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHam Common Branch
CityKingston-Upon-Thames
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
36G 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136G?

HBUKGB4136G identifies Ham Common Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Kingston-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4136G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4136G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4136G 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 36G is the code of the department Ham Common Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4136G?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4136G is Ham Common Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4136G if the recipient asks for it.

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