SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4146L

HBUKGB4146L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Monmouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4146L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4146L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code46L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMonmouth Branch
CityMonmouth
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.
46L 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/BIC code HBUKGB4146L?

The code HBUKGB4146L belongs to Monmouth Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Monmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4146L stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 46L is the code of the department Monmouth Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4146L?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4146L is Monmouth Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4146L if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

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

What happens if I use HBUKGB4146L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4146L with the recipient before sending.

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