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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4144C

HBUKGB4144C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Luton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4144C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4144C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code44C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLuton, Stopsley Branch
CityLuton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
44C 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 HBUKGB4144C?

HBUKGB4144C identifies Luton, Stopsley 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 HBUKGB4144C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4144C.

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 do the letters in HBUKGB4144C stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 44C identifies the branch Luton, Stopsley Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4144C incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4144C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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