SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4117P
HBUKGB4117P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4117P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 17P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barrow-In-Furness Branch |
| City | Barrow-In-Furness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 17P 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 bank is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4117P?
The code HBUKGB4117P belongs to Barrow-In-Furness Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4117P mean?
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 17P is the code of the branch Barrow-In-Furness Branch.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4117P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4117P.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4117P?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4117P points to Barrow-In-Furness Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4117P if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.