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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41PBG

HBUKGB41PBG belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41PBG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41PBG
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codePBG
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPbgb
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
PBG 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 HBUKGB41PBG?

HBUKGB41PBG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pbgb, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41PBG with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB41PBG with the recipient before you confirm.

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 transfer services before you send.

Do I need HBUKGB41PBG to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB41PBG.

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 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HBUKGB41PBG 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 PBG identifies the department Pbgb.

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