SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137N
HBUKGB4137N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leicester, 11 Hinckley Road Branch |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 37N 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 bank uses BIC HBUKGB4137N?
HBUKGB4137N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester, 11 Hinckley Road Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137N?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137N points to Leicester, 11 Hinckley Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4137N.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4137N incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4137N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What does each part of HBUKGB4137N mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 37N identifies the department Leicester, 11 Hinckley Road Branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.