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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4180F

HBUKGB4180F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4180F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4180F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code80F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRishton
CityBlackburn
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.
80F 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 branch uses BIC HBUKGB4180F?

HBUKGB4180F identifies Rishton, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4180F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4180F.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4180F incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4180F with the recipient before sending.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4180F stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 80F identifies the branch Rishton.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

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