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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4195N

HBUKGB4195N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4195N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4195N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code95N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
95N 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4195N?

HBUKGB4195N identifies HSBC Banking, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4195N mean?

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 95N is the code of the branch HSBC Banking.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4195N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4195N.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4195N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4195N with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4195N?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4195N is HSBC Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4195N 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.