SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174X
HBUKGB4174X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tattershall, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4174X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 74X |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Coningsby and Tattershall |
| City | Tattershall |
| 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.
- 74X 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 BIC HBUKGB4174X?
HBUKGB4174X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Coningsby and Tattershall, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tattershall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4174X?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4174X points to Coningsby and Tattershall. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4174X if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4174X mean?
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 74X identifies the branch Coningsby and Tattershall.
Do I need HBUKGB4174X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4174X.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.