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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4180R

HBUKGB4180R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockton Heath, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4180R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4180R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code80R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStockton Heath
CityStockton Heath
CountryUnited 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.
80R 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 BIC HBUKGB4180R?

The code HBUKGB4180R belongs to Stockton Heath, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Stockton Heath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4180R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4180R.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4180R?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4180R points to Stockton Heath. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4180R.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4180R stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 80R identifies the department Stockton Heath.

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