SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4161L
HBUKGB4161L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4161L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 61L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Waltham Abbey Branch |
| City | Waltham Abbey |
| 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.
- 61L 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4161L?
HBUKGB4161L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Waltham Abbey Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4161L stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 61L is the code of the branch Waltham Abbey Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4161L?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4161L is Waltham Abbey Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4161L if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4161L with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4161L with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.