SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4194U
HBUKGB4194U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cheshunt, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4194U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 94U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cheshunt (401164 |
| City | Cheshunt |
| 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.
- 94U 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/BIC code HBUKGB4194U?
HBUKGB4194U identifies Cheshunt (401164, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4194U 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 94U is the code of the department Cheshunt (401164.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4194U incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4194U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need HBUKGB4194U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4194U.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4194U?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4194U points to Cheshunt (401164. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4194U.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.