SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181C
HBUKGB4181C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4181C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 81C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | York, Clifton |
| City | York |
| Country | United 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.
- 81C 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 HBUKGB4181C?
HBUKGB4181C identifies York, Clifton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181C?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181C is York, Clifton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4181C if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4181C with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4181C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4181C stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 81C is the code of the branch York, Clifton.
Do I need HBUKGB4181C to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4181C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.