SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4138H
HBUKGB4138H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liskeard, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4138H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 38H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Liskeard Branch |
| City | Liskeard |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 38H 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4138H?
HBUKGB4138H identifies Liskeard Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Liskeard, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4138H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4138H.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4138H 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 38H identifies the department Liskeard Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4138H?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4138H is Liskeard Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4138H if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4138H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4138H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.