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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136P

HBUKGB4136P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4136P

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4136P
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code36P
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBentham Branch
CityLancaster
CountryUnited 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.
36P 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 code HBUKGB4136P?

The code HBUKGB4136P belongs to Bentham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4136P to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4136P.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4136P?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4136P is Bentham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4136P if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HBUKGB4136P 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 36P identifies the department Bentham Branch.

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