SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4141E
HBUKGB4141E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4141E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 41E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kingsbury Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 41E 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4141E?
HBUKGB4141E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kingsbury Branch, part 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 in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4141E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 HBUKGB4141E.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4141E?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4141E is Kingsbury Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4141E if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4141E stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 41E is the code of the branch Kingsbury Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.