SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4174Y
HBUKGB4174Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4174Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 74Y |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cotteridge |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 74Y 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 HBUKGB4174Y?
HBUKGB4174Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cotteridge, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4174Y stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 74Y identifies the branch Cotteridge.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4174Y?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4174Y is Cotteridge. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4174Y if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4174Y with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4174Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.