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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175U

HBUKGB4175U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4175U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4175U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code75U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLeicester University
CityLeicester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
75U 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175U?

HBUKGB4175U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leicester University, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4175U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4175U is Leicester University. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4175U if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4175U stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 75U identifies the branch Leicester University.

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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4175U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4175U with the recipient before sending.

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