SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FDA
HBUKGB41FDA belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB41FDA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | FDA |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | First Direct Sort Code 404781 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United 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.
- FDA 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 HBUKGB41FDA?
HBUKGB41FDA identifies First Direct Sort Code 404781, 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB41FDA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB41FDA with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FDA?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FDA is First Direct Sort Code 404781. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB41FDA if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB41FDA mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FDA identifies the branch First Direct Sort Code 404781.
Do I need HBUKGB41FDA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB41FDA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.