SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148L
HBUKGB4148L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Oxted, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4148L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 48L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Oxted Branch |
| City | Oxted |
| 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.
- 48L 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4148L?
HBUKGB4148L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oxted Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Oxted, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4148L?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4148L is Oxted Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4148L.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 HBUKGB4148L mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 48L is the code of the branch Oxted Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4148L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4148L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.