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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4195C

HBUKGB4195C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4195C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4195C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code95C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
95C 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4195C?

The code HBUKGB4195C belongs to HSBC Banking, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4195C mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 95C is the code of the department HSBC Banking.

Do I need HBUKGB4195C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4195C.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4195C?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4195C points to HSBC Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4195C 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.