SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143N
HBUKGB4143N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Long Eaton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4143N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 43N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Long Eaton Branch |
| City | Long Eaton |
| 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.
- 43N 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143N?
HBUKGB4143N identifies Long Eaton Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Long Eaton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4143N mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 43N identifies the branch Long Eaton Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4143N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4143N.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4143N incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4143N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.