SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150A
HBUKGB4150A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Potters Bar, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4150A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 50A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Potters Bar Branch |
| City | Potters Bar |
| 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.
- 50A 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 BIC HBUKGB4150A?
HBUKGB4150A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Potters Bar Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Potters Bar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150A?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150A points to Potters Bar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4150A if the recipient asks for it.
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.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4150A stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 50A is the code of the department Potters Bar Branch.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4150A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4150A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.