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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4173J

HBUKGB4173J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4173J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4173J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code73J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchUniversity of Birmingham
CityBirmingham
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.
73J 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 BIC HBUKGB4173J?

HBUKGB4173J is the SWIFT/BIC code of University of Birmingham, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4173J?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4173J points to University of Birmingham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4173J.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 HBUKGB4173J stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 73J identifies the branch University of Birmingham.

Do I need HBUKGB4173J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4173J.

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