SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41CM2
HBUKGB41CM2 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB41CM2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | CM2 |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | HSBC UK Cmb (Mm1 |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- CM2 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/BIC code HBUKGB41CM2?
The code HBUKGB41CM2 belongs to HSBC UK Cmb (Mm1, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41CM2?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41CM2 is HSBC UK Cmb (Mm1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41CM2.
What do the letters in HBUKGB41CM2 mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and CM2 identifies the branch HSBC UK Cmb (Mm1.
What happens if I use HBUKGB41CM2 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB41CM2 with the recipient before sending.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.