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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41FDO

HBUKGB41FDO belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41FDO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41FDO
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeFDO
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct 4763
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.
FDO 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB41FDO?

HBUKGB41FDO identifies First Direct 4763, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB41FDO stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and FDO is the code of the branch First Direct 4763.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

Do I need HBUKGB41FDO to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB41FDO.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41FDO?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41FDO is First Direct 4763. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41FDO.

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