SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4145L
HBUKGB4145L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Marlow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4145L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 45L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Marlow Branch |
| City | Marlow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 45L 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 BIC HBUKGB4145L?
HBUKGB4145L identifies Marlow Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Marlow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4145L?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4145L is Marlow Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4145L if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4145L incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4145L with the recipient before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4145L stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 45L identifies the department Marlow Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.