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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4193B

HBUKGB4193B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Duxford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4193B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4193B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code93B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDuxford
CityDuxford
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.
93B 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4193B?

The code HBUKGB4193B belongs to Duxford, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Duxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4193B stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 93B is the code of the department Duxford.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4193B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4193B.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4193B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4193B with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4193B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4193B is Duxford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4193B 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.