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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4118H

HBUKGB4118H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bedlington, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4118H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4118H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code18H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBedlington Branch
CityBedlington
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
18H 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 HBUKGB4118H?

HBUKGB4118H identifies Bedlington Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bedlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4118H mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 18H identifies the department Bedlington Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4118H?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4118H is Bedlington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4118H if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4118H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4118H.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.