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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4173E

HBUKGB4173E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4173E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4173E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code73E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
Branch40-05-00 HSBC Bank PLC National Sort Code 5
CityCoventry
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
73E 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 BIC HBUKGB4173E?

The code HBUKGB4173E belongs to 40-05-00 HSBC Bank PLC National Sort Code 5, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4173E?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4173E points to 40-05-00 HSBC Bank PLC National Sort Code 5. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4173E.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4173E with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4173E against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4173E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4173E.

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