SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174U
HBUKGB4174U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4174U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 74U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bury St. Edmunds, Tayfen Road |
| City | Bury St. Edmunds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 74U 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174U?
HBUKGB4174U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bury St. Edmunds, Tayfen Road, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4174U 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 74U is the code of the branch Bury St. Edmunds, Tayfen Road.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4174U with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4174U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4174U for a euro transfer 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 HBUKGB4174U.
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.