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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181L

HBUKGB4181L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4181L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4181L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code81L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSurrey Quays
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
81L 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 code HBUKGB4181L?

HBUKGB4181L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Surrey Quays, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HBUKGB4181L 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 81L is the code of the branch Surrey Quays.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4181L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4181L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181L?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181L is Surrey Quays. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4181L 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.