SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4173U
HBUKGB4173U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Maesteg, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4173U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 73U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cymmer |
| City | Maesteg |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 73U 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 HBUKGB4173U?
HBUKGB4173U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cymmer, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Maesteg, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4173U mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 73U identifies the branch Cymmer.
Do I need HBUKGB4173U to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4173U.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4173U?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4173U is Cymmer. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4173U if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.