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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4155U

HBUKGB4155U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4155U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4155U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code55U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSouthampton, Portswood Branch
CitySouthampton
CountryUnited 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.
55U 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4155U?

The code HBUKGB4155U belongs to Southampton, Portswood Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4155U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4155U.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4155U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4155U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What does each part of HBUKGB4155U stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 55U is the code of the department Southampton, Portswood Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4155U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4155U points to Southampton, Portswood Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4155U if the recipient asks for it.

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