SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137A
HBUKGB4137A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Guiseley Branch |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United 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.
- 37A 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 code HBUKGB4137A?
HBUKGB4137A identifies Guiseley Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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 cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137A?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137A points to Guiseley Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4137A.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4137A mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 37A identifies the department Guiseley Branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4137A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4137A 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.