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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4138U

HBUKGB4138U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4138U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4138U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code38U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLiverpool, Maghull Branch
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited 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.
38U 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4138U?

The code HBUKGB4138U belongs to Liverpool, Maghull Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4138U?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4138U points to Liverpool, Maghull Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4138U if the recipient asks for it.

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. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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 HBUKGB4138U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4138U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4138U stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 38U is the code of the department Liverpool, Maghull Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.