SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178A
HBUKGB4178A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Darlington, Cockerton |
| City | Darlington |
| 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.
- 78A 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 HBUKGB4178A?
The code HBUKGB4178A belongs to Darlington, Cockerton, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4178A to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4178A.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4178A mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78A is the code of the branch Darlington, Cockerton.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4178A?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4178A is Darlington, Cockerton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4178A if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.