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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4138N

HBUKGB4138N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4138N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4138N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code38N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLiverpool, Aintree Branch
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
38N 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4138N?

The code HBUKGB4138N belongs to Liverpool, Aintree Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4138N 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 38N identifies the department Liverpool, Aintree Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4138N to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4138N.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4138N?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4138N is Liverpool, Aintree Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4138N 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.