SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181D
HBUKGB4181D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4181D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 81D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | York, Haxby |
| 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.
- 81D 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
What bank uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4181D?
The code HBUKGB4181D belongs to York, Haxby, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in York, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4181D mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 81D is the code of the branch York, Haxby.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181D?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181D is York, Haxby. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4181D.
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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4181D for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4181D.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.