SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4118M
HBUKGB4118M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4118M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 18M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Betws-y-Coed Branch |
| City | Betws-y-Coed |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 18M 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4118M?
The code HBUKGB4118M belongs to Betws-y-Coed Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4118M mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 18M is the code of the branch Betws-y-Coed Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4118M?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4118M points to Betws-y-Coed Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4118M if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4118M to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4118M.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.