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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143C

HBUKGB4143C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4143C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4143C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code43C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWanstead 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.
43C 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 BIC HBUKGB4143C?

The code HBUKGB4143C belongs to Wanstead Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4143C?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4143C is Wanstead Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4143C.

Do I need HBUKGB4143C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4143C.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4143C stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 43C is the code of the branch Wanstead Branch.

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