SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181T
HBUKGB4181T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bruton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4181T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 81T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bruton |
| City | Bruton |
| Country | United 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.
- 81T 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 HBUKGB4181T?
HBUKGB4181T identifies Bruton, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bruton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4181T with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4181T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need HBUKGB4181T to send euros 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 HBUKGB4181T.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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 do the letters in HBUKGB4181T stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 81T is the code of the department Bruton.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.