SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FDG
HBUKGB41FDG belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB41FDG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | FDG |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | First Direct Sort Code 404785 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- FDG 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB41FDG?
The code HBUKGB41FDG belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404785, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB41FDG mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FDG is the code of the branch First Direct Sort Code 404785.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FDG?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FDG points to First Direct Sort Code 404785. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB41FDG if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB41FDG incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB41FDG 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.