SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4138V
HBUKGB4138V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4138V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 38V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool, Norton Street Branch |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 38V 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4138V?
The code HBUKGB4138V belongs to Liverpool, Norton Street 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4138V?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4138V is Liverpool, Norton Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4138V if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Do I need HBUKGB4138V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4138V.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4138V 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 38V identifies the branch Liverpool, Norton Street Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.