SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4144A
HBUKGB4144A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4144A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 44A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Luton, George Street Branch |
| City | Luton |
| 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.
- 44A 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4144A?
HBUKGB4144A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luton, George Street Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4144A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4144A.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4144A?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4144A is Luton, George Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4144A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4144A with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4144A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.