SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170C
HBUKGB4170C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gainsborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4170C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 70C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Gainsborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 70C 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4170C?
HBUKGB4170C identifies Morrisons, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4170C?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4170C is Morrisons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4170C if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4170C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4170C.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
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.