SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4188L
HBUKGB4188L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Heathrow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4188L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 88L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Heathrow Commercial Centre |
| City | Heathrow |
| 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.
- 88L 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 HBUKGB4188L?
HBUKGB4188L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heathrow Commercial Centre, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Heathrow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4188L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4188L.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4188L 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 88L is the code of the branch Heathrow Commercial Centre.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4188L?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4188L points to Heathrow Commercial Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4188L if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.