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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175R

HBUKGB4175R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Kington, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4175R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4175R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code75R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKington
CityKington
CountryUnited 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.
75R 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4175R?

The code HBUKGB4175R belongs to Kington, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Kington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4175R 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 75R is the code of the department Kington.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4175R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4175R.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4175R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4175R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.