SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4150L
HBUKGB4150L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Queensferry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4150L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 50L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Queensferry Branch |
| City | Queensferry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 50L 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 code HBUKGB4150L?
The code HBUKGB4150L belongs to Queensferry Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Queensferry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4150L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4150L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4150L mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 50L is the code of the department Queensferry Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4150L?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4150L points to Queensferry Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4150L.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.