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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4154U

HBUKGB4154U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Sidcup, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4154U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4154U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code54U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSidcup Branch
CitySidcup
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.
54U 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 bank uses BIC HBUKGB4154U?

The code HBUKGB4154U belongs to Sidcup Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Sidcup, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4154U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4154U is Sidcup Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4154U if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4154U mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 54U identifies the department Sidcup Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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 happens if I use HBUKGB4154U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4154U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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