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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41VA1

HBUKGB41VA1 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41VA1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41VA1
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeVA1
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC UK Va
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.
VA1 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 uses BIC HBUKGB41VA1?

HBUKGB41VA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC UK Va, part 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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 a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB41VA1 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 do need HBUKGB41VA1.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41VA1?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41VA1 points to HSBC UK Va. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB41VA1 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.