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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143V

HBUKGB4143V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lowestoft, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4143V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4143V
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code43V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLowestoft Branch
CityLowestoft
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
43V 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4143V?

HBUKGB4143V identifies Lowestoft Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4143V?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4143V is Lowestoft Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4143V if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4143V with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4143V with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4143V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4143V.

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