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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136N

HBUKGB4136N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lampeter, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4136N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4136N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code36N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLampeter Branch
CityLampeter
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.
36N 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4136N?

HBUKGB4136N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lampeter Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Lampeter, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4136N mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 36N identifies the branch Lampeter Branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4136N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4136N.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4136N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4136N with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4136N?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4136N is Lampeter Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4136N 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.