SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137B
HBUKGB4137B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds, Armley Branch |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 37B 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 BIC HBUKGB4137B?
HBUKGB4137B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds, Armley Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4137B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4137B.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137B?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137B is Leeds, Armley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4137B if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4137B mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 37B identifies the department Leeds, Armley Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.