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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4BHBS

HBUKGB4BHBS belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4BHBS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4BHBS
8-character codeHBUKGB4B
Branch codeHBS
BankHSBC Bank PLC (Rfb)
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
HBS 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 HBUKGB4BHBS?

The code HBUKGB4BHBS belongs to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4BHBS stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb), GB stands for United Kingdom, 4B is the code for the city or region and HBS identifies the department HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb).

Do I need HBUKGB4BHBS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4BHBS.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) take?

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

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4BHBS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4BHBS with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC (Rfb).

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