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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4169G

HBUKGB4169G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4169G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4169G
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code69G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTooting Broadway
CityLondon
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.
69G 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4169G?

HBUKGB4169G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tooting Broadway, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4169G with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4169G with the recipient before you confirm.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4169G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4169G.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4169G stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 69G identifies the branch Tooting Broadway.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4169G?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4169G points to Tooting Broadway. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4169G 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.