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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4B72L

HBUKGB4B72L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4B72L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4B72L
8-character codeHBUKGB4B
Branch code72L
BankHSBC Bank PLC (Rfb)
BranchFirst Direct Leeds
CitySheffield
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) 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).
4B Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
72L 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4B72L?

HBUKGB4B72L identifies First Direct Leeds, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4B72L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4B72L.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4B72L mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), GB stands for United Kingdom, 4B is the location code and 72L is the code of the branch First Direct Leeds.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4B72L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4B72L with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB4B instead of HBUKGB4B72L?

HBUKGB4B is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), while HBUKGB4B72L points to First Direct Leeds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4B72L.

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