Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for HSBC Bank UK?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC Bank UK is HBUKGB4B. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to HSBC Bank UK?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to HSBC Bank UK, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4B (Birmingham, United Kingdom) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is HSBC Bank UK a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HSBC Bank UK is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code HBUKGB4B mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code HBUKGB4B: "HBUK" is the institution code identifying HSBC Bank UK, "GB" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for United Kingdom, and "4B" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

HBUKGB4B

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