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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD2

HBUKGB41FD2 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41FD2

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41FD2
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeFD2
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404773
CityLeeds
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.
FD2 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 BIC HBUKGB41FD2?

The code HBUKGB41FD2 belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404773, a unit 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 HBUKGB41FD2?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FD2 points to First Direct Sort Code 404773. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41FD2.

Do I need HBUKGB41FD2 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. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB41FD2.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

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

What does each part of HBUKGB41FD2 mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FD2 is the code of the branch First Direct Sort Code 404773.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.