SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4117H
HBUKGB4117H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bangor, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4117H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 17H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bangor Branch |
| City | Bangor |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 17H 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4117H?
HBUKGB4117H identifies Bangor Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bangor, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4117H with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4117H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HBUKGB4117H mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 17H identifies the department Bangor Branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4117H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4117H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.