SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4117N
HBUKGB4117N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4117N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 17N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barnstaple Branch |
| City | Barnstaple |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 17N 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4117N?
HBUKGB4117N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Barnstaple Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4117N with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4117N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4117N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4117N.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4117N stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 17N is the code of the branch Barnstaple Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.