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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4176U

HBUKGB4176U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4176U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4176U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code76U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStoke-On-Trent
CityStoke-On-Trent
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
76U 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4176U?

The code HBUKGB4176U belongs to Stoke-On-Trent, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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 use HBUKGB4176U with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4176U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4176U?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4176U is Stoke-On-Trent. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4176U.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4176U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4176U.

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