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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4118W

HBUKGB4118W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Billericay, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4118W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4118W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code18W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBillericay Branch
CityBillericay
CountryUnited 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.
18W 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4118W?

The code HBUKGB4118W belongs to Billericay Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Billericay, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 HBUKGB4118W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4118W.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4118W mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 18W identifies the department Billericay Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4118W?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4118W is Billericay Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4118W.

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