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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4171M

HBUKGB4171M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4171M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4171M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code71M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStockport Great Underbank
CityStockport
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.
71M 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 BIC HBUKGB4171M?

The code HBUKGB4171M belongs to Stockport Great Underbank, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4171M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4171M.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4171M?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4171M points to Stockport Great Underbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4171M if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of HBUKGB4171M mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 71M is the code of the branch Stockport Great Underbank.

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