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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4140A

HBUKGB4140A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4140A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4140A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code40A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBrixton Road Branch
CityLondon
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.
40A 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 BIC HBUKGB4140A?

HBUKGB4140A identifies Brixton Road Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4140A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4140A.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4140A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4140A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4140A 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 40A identifies the branch Brixton Road Branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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