SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143J
HBUKGB4143J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4143J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 43J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Wimbledon Hill Road Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 43J 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 HBUKGB4143J?
HBUKGB4143J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wimbledon Hill Road Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4143J with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4143J with the recipient before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4143J?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4143J points to Wimbledon Hill Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4143J.
What does each part of HBUKGB4143J stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 43J identifies the department Wimbledon Hill Road Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4143J for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4143J.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.