SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181V
HBUKGB4181V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Burpham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4181V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 81V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Burpham |
| City | Burpham |
| 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.
- 81V 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 BIC HBUKGB4181V?
HBUKGB4181V identifies Burpham, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Burpham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4181V mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 81V is the code of the department Burpham.
Do I need HBUKGB4181V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4181V.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros 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 – our database contains 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181V?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181V points to Burpham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4181V if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.