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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FD8

HBUKGB41FD8 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41FD8

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41FD8
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeFD8
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404779
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
FD8 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 HBUKGB41FD8?

The code HBUKGB41FD8 belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404779, 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.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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 does each part of HBUKGB41FD8 stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FD8 is the code of the department First Direct Sort Code 404779.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FD8?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FD8 points to First Direct Sort Code 404779. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41FD8.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41FD8 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB41FD8 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB41FD8 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB41FD8.

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