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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FDF

HBUKGB41FDF belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41FDF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41FDF
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeFDF
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404787
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.
FDF 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 bank is behind BIC HBUKGB41FDF?

The code HBUKGB41FDF belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404787, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB41FDF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB41FDF.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB41FDF incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB41FDF against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB41FDF 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 FDF is the code of the department First Direct Sort Code 404787.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FDF?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FDF is First Direct Sort Code 404787. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41FDF.

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