SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181X
HBUKGB4181X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4181X |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 81X |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chatham, 231 High Street |
| City | Chatham |
| 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.
- 81X 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4181X?
HBUKGB4181X is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chatham, 231 High Street, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBUKGB4181X mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 81X is the code of the department Chatham, 231 High Street.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181X?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181X is Chatham, 231 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4181X if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4181X with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4181X with the recipient before sending.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4181X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4181X.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.