SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4178O
HBUKGB4178O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4178O |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 78O |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hull, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate |
| City | Hull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 78O 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/BIC code HBUKGB4178O?
HBUKGB4178O identifies Hull, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4178O incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4178O against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4178O?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4178O points to Hull, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4178O if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4178O mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 78O identifies the department Hull, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate.
Do I need HBUKGB4178O to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4178O.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.