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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41SME

HBUKGB41SME belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41SME

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41SME
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeSME
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBusiness Internet Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
SME 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/BIC code HBUKGB41SME?

The code HBUKGB41SME belongs to Business Internet Banking, 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?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB41SME mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and SME is the code of the branch Business Internet Banking.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB41SME to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB41SME.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41SME with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB41SME 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.