SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41RWB
HBUKGB41RWB belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB41RWB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | RWB |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | HSBC UK Rbwm |
| City | London |
| 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.
- RWB 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 BIC HBUKGB41RWB?
The code HBUKGB41RWB belongs to HSBC UK Rbwm, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB41RWB stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and RWB identifies the branch HSBC UK Rbwm.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB41RWB for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB41RWB.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41RWB?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41RWB points to HSBC UK Rbwm. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41RWB.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.