SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4177B

HBUKGB4177B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4177B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4177B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code77B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAlmondbury
CityHuddersfield
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.
77B 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 BIC HBUKGB4177B?

HBUKGB4177B identifies Almondbury, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4177B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4177B with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4177B?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4177B points to Almondbury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4177B.

What does each part of HBUKGB4177B mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 77B identifies the branch Almondbury.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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