SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4182M

HBUKGB4182M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Camberley, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4182M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4182M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code82M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFrimley
CityCamberley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
82M 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 code HBUKGB4182M?

HBUKGB4182M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Frimley, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Camberley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4182M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4182M.

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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4182M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4182M with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4182M?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4182M is Frimley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4182M 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.