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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4182O

HBUKGB4182O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4182O

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4182O
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code82O
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGuildford, Friary Street
CityGuildford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
82O 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4182O?

The code HBUKGB4182O belongs to Guildford, Friary Street, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Guildford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Do I need HBUKGB4182O for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4182O.

What does each part of HBUKGB4182O stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 82O identifies the branch Guildford, Friary Street.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4182O?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4182O is Guildford, Friary Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4182O 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.