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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136R

HBUKGB4136R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4136R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4136R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code36R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLancaster Branch
CityLancaster
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
36R 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 HBUKGB4136R?

The code HBUKGB4136R belongs to Lancaster Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4136R 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 36R identifies the branch Lancaster Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4136R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4136R.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4136R?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4136R is Lancaster Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4136R if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4136R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4136R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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