SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137R
HBUKGB4137R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137R |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37R |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leicester, London Road Branch |
| City | Leicester |
| 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.
- 37R 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 BIC HBUKGB4137R?
HBUKGB4137R identifies Leicester, London Road Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4137R incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4137R with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137R?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137R points to Leicester, London Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4137R if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4137R mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 37R identifies the department Leicester, London Road Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.