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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4164L

HBUKGB4164L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Woodbridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4164L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4164L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code64L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWoodbridge Branch
CityWoodbridge
CountryUnited 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.
64L 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/BIC code HBUKGB4164L?

HBUKGB4164L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Woodbridge Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Woodbridge, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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 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 HBUKGB4164L?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4164L is Woodbridge Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4164L.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4164L stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 64L identifies the branch Woodbridge Branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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