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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41SEA

HBUKGB41SEA belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41SEA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41SEA
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeSEA
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMorrisons, Seaburn
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
SEA 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB41SEA?

HBUKGB41SEA identifies Morrisons, Seaburn, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HBUKGB41SEA 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 SEA is the code of the department Morrisons, Seaburn.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41SEA incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB41SEA against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41SEA?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41SEA is Morrisons, Seaburn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB41SEA if the recipient asks for it.

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