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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4176R

HBUKGB4176R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4176R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4176R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code76R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchShepshed
CityLoughborough
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.
76R 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 code HBUKGB4176R?

HBUKGB4176R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shepshed, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Loughborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4176R 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 76R identifies the department Shepshed.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4176R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4176R with the recipient before you confirm.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4176R?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4176R points to Shepshed. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4176R.

Do I need HBUKGB4176R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4176R.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.