SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175Y
HBUKGB4175Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4175Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 75Y |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Loughborough Students Union |
| City | Loughborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 75Y 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 HBUKGB4175Y?
HBUKGB4175Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Loughborough Students Union, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4175Y mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 75Y is the code of the branch Loughborough Students Union.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4175Y incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4175Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4175Y?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4175Y points to Loughborough Students Union. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4175Y.
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.
Do I need HBUKGB4175Y for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4175Y.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.