SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4153L
HBUKGB4153L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Settle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4153L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 53L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Settle Branch |
| City | Settle |
| 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.
- 53L 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 HBUKGB4153L?
HBUKGB4153L identifies Settle Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Settle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4153L stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 53L is the code of the branch Settle Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4153L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4153L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need HBUKGB4153L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4153L.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.