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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4162L

HBUKGB4162L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Wembley, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4162L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4162L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code62L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWembley Park Branch
CityWembley
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.
62L 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 HBUKGB4162L?

HBUKGB4162L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wembley Park Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Wembley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4162L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4162L.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4162L?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4162L is Wembley Park Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4162L if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4162L mean?

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 62L identifies the branch Wembley Park Branch.

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