SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137G
HBUKGB4137G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds, Horsforth Branch |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 37G 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 BIC HBUKGB4137G?
The code HBUKGB4137G belongs to Leeds, Horsforth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4137G mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 37G identifies the branch Leeds, Horsforth Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4137G for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4137G.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137G?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137G is Leeds, Horsforth Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4137G if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.