SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174L
HBUKGB4174L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Malvern, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4174L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 74L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Barnards Green |
| City | Malvern |
| Country | United 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.
- 74L 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174L?
HBUKGB4174L identifies Barnards Green, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Malvern, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4174L mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 74L is the code of the branch Barnards Green.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4174L with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4174L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
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 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4174L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4174L.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.