SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4193L
HBUKGB4193L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Craven Arms, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4193L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 93L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Leintwardine |
| City | Craven Arms |
| 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.
- 93L 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 HBUKGB4193L?
HBUKGB4193L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leintwardine, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Craven Arms, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4193L stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 93L identifies the branch Leintwardine.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4193L?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4193L points to Leintwardine. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4193L if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4193L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4193L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.