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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4143W

HBUKGB4143W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Ludlow, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4143W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4143W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code43W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLudlow Branch
CityLudlow
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.
43W 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 HBUKGB4143W?

HBUKGB4143W identifies Ludlow Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Ludlow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HBUKGB4143W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4143W.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of HBUKGB4143W 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 43W is the code of the branch Ludlow Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4143W with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4143W with the recipient before you confirm.

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