SWIFT / BIC Code
HBUKGB4B
SEPA MemberHSBC UK Bank plc
HBUKGB4B is the BIC (SWIFT code) of HSBC UK Bank plc, registered in Birmingham. Its bank code is HBUK, the code an IBAN at HSBC UK Bank plc carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
HBUK: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
4B: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
HSBC UK Bank plc's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for HSBC UK Bank plc?
HBUKGB4B. Written with the head-office branch code it is HBUKGB4BXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does HBUKGB4B mean?
"HBUK" identifies HSBC UK Bank plc, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "4B" is the location code.
What is HSBC UK Bank plc's bank code?
HBUK. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are HSBC UK Bank plc IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, HBUK for HSBC UK Bank plc), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to HSBC UK Bank plc?
HSBC UK Bank plc is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.
Where is HSBC UK Bank plc's registered office?
1 Centenary Square, B1 1HQ Birmingham, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 1 Centenary Square, Birmingham as its address.