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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179C

HBUKGB4179C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4179C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4179C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code79C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLiverpool, Toxteth
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
79C 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/BIC code HBUKGB4179C?

HBUKGB4179C identifies Liverpool, Toxteth, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4179C with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4179C with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4179C mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 79C identifies the department Liverpool, Toxteth.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179C?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179C is Liverpool, Toxteth. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4179C if the recipient asks for it.

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 2–4 business days.

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