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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143U

HBUKGB4143U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4143U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4143U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code43U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLouth Branch
CityLouth
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.
43U 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143U?

HBUKGB4143U identifies Louth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Louth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4143U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4143U.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4143U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4143U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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 what you receive 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.