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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4136W

HBUKGB4136W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leatherhead, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4136W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4136W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code36W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLeatherhead Branch
CityLeatherhead
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
36W 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 HBUKGB4136W?

The code HBUKGB4136W belongs to Leatherhead Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leatherhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4136W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4136W.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4136W stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 36W identifies the branch Leatherhead Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4136W?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4136W points to Leatherhead Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4136W if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4136W incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4136W with the recipient before sending.

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