SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4155N
HBUKGB4155N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4155N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 55N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Southall, The Broadway Branch |
| City | Southall |
| 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.
- 55N 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4155N?
The code HBUKGB4155N belongs to Southall, The Broadway Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Southall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4155N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4155N.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4155N mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 55N identifies the department Southall, The Broadway Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4155N?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4155N points to Southall, The Broadway Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4155N if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.