SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178M
HBUKGB4178M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Higher Blackley |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 78M 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4178M?
HBUKGB4178M identifies Higher Blackley, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4178M mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78M identifies the department Higher Blackley.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4178M incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4178M with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HBUKGB4178M 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. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4178M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.