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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4140V

HBUKGB4140V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4140V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4140V
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code40V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHampstead High Street Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
40V 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4140V?

HBUKGB4140V identifies Hampstead High Street Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4140V?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4140V is Hampstead High Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4140V if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4140V with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4140V with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HBUKGB4140V 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 40V is the code of the department Hampstead High Street Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4140V 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 HBUKGB4140V.

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