SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD1
HBUKGB41FD1 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB41FD1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | FD1 |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | First Direct Sort Code 404772 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- FD1 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD1?
HBUKGB41FD1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of First Direct Sort Code 404772, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FD1?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FD1 is First Direct Sort Code 404772. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB41FD1 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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 HBUKGB41FD1 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 FD1 is the code of the branch First Direct Sort Code 404772.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.