SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178C
HBUKGB4178C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Denton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Denton |
| City | Denton |
| Country | United 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.
- 78C 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4178C?
HBUKGB4178C identifies Denton, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Denton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4178C stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78C identifies the department Denton.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4178C?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4178C points to Denton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4178C if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Do I need HBUKGB4178C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need HBUKGB4178C.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.