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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD5

HBUKGB41FD5 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41FD5

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41FD5
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeFD5
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404776
CityLeeds
CountryUnited 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.
FD5 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD5?

The code HBUKGB41FD5 belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404776, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB41FD5 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB41FD5.

What do the letters in HBUKGB41FD5 stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FD5 identifies the branch First Direct Sort Code 404776.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FD5?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FD5 points to First Direct Sort Code 404776. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB41FD5 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41FD5 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB41FD5 with the recipient before you confirm.

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