SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175V
HBUKGB4175V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4175V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 75V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leicester, Gallowtree Gate |
| City | Leicester |
| Country | United 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.
- 75V 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175V?
HBUKGB4175V identifies Leicester, Gallowtree Gate, part 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 more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take 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 HBUKGB4175V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4175V.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4175V?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4175V is Leicester, Gallowtree Gate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4175V 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.