SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175B
HBUKGB4175B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Craven Arms, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4175B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 75B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Craven Arms |
| City | Craven Arms |
| 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.
- 75B 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4175B?
HBUKGB4175B identifies Craven Arms, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Craven Arms, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4175B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4175B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4175B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4175B.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4175B?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4175B points to Craven Arms. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4175B.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4175B mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 75B identifies the branch Craven Arms.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.