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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4181Z

HBUKGB4181Z belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cowplain, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4181Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4181Z
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code81Z
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCowplain
CityCowplain
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
81Z 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 HBUKGB4181Z?

HBUKGB4181Z identifies Cowplain, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Cowplain, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4181Z?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4181Z is Cowplain. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4181Z if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HBUKGB4181Z for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4181Z.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4181Z incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4181Z against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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