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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181R

HBUKGB4181R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lansdowne, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4181R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4181R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code81R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBournemouth, Lansdowne
CityLansdowne
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.
81R 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181R?

HBUKGB4181R identifies Bournemouth, Lansdowne, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Lansdowne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4181R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4181R with the recipient before sending.

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

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

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.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4181R mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 81R identifies the department Bournemouth, Lansdowne.

Do I need HBUKGB4181R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4181R.

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