SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178S
HBUKGB4178S belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78S |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leeds, Beeston Hill |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 78S 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4178S?
The code HBUKGB4178S belongs to Leeds, Beeston Hill, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4178S with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4178S with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4178S?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4178S points to Leeds, Beeston Hill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4178S.
What does each part of HBUKGB4178S stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78S identifies the branch Leeds, Beeston Hill.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.