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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4142D

HBUKGB4142D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4142D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4142D
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code42D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRochester Row 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.
42D 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 HBUKGB4142D?

The code HBUKGB4142D belongs to Rochester Row Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4142D incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4142D with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4142D?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4142D is Rochester Row Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4142D.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4142D mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 42D identifies the branch Rochester Row Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.