SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4169D
HBUKGB4169D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4169D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 69D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | 431 Oxford Street |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 69D 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 branch is behind BIC HBUKGB4169D?
HBUKGB4169D identifies 431 Oxford Street, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4169D to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4169D.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4169D mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 69D is the code of the branch 431 Oxford Street.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4169D?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4169D is 431 Oxford Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4169D 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.