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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4141B

HBUKGB4141B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4141B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4141B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code41B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchIslington, Lion House Branch
CityLondon
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.
41B 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 HBUKGB4141B?

HBUKGB4141B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Islington, Lion House Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of HBUKGB4141B mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 41B is the code of the branch Islington, Lion House Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4141B?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4141B is Islington, Lion House Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4141B if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4141B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4141B.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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