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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178K

HBUKGB4178K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Haydon Bridge, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4178K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4178K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code78K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHaydon Bridge
CityHaydon Bridge
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
78K 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 code HBUKGB4178K?

HBUKGB4178K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haydon Bridge, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Haydon Bridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4178K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4178K.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4178K incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4178K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4178K mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78K is the code of the branch Haydon Bridge.

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