SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178N
HBUKGB4178N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Holme-On-Spalding Moor, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Holme-On-Spalding Moor |
| City | Holme-On-Spalding Moor |
| Country | United 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.
- 78N 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 HBUKGB4178N?
HBUKGB4178N identifies Holme-On-Spalding Moor, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Holme-On-Spalding Moor, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4178N incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4178N with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HBUKGB4178N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4178N.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4178N stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78N is the code of the branch Holme-On-Spalding Moor.
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. Compare what you receive 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.