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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4173K

HBUKGB4173K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4173K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4173K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code73K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBoscombe
CityBournemouth
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.
73K 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/BIC code HBUKGB4173K?

The code HBUKGB4173K belongs to Boscombe, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4173K for a euro transfer 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 still need HBUKGB4173K.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4173K?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4173K is Boscombe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4173K if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4173K incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4173K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4173K mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 73K is the code of the department Boscombe.

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