SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137U
HBUKGB4137U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4137U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 37U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leicester, Woodgate Branch |
| City | Leicester |
| 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.
- 37U 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4137U?
The code HBUKGB4137U belongs to Leicester, Woodgate 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 use HBUKGB4137U incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4137U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4137U mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 37U identifies the department Leicester, Woodgate Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4137U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4137U.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4137U?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4137U is Leicester, Woodgate Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4137U.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.