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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4182Q

HBUKGB4182Q belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4182Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4182Q
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code82Q
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHempstead Valley
CityGillingham
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.
82Q 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4182Q?

HBUKGB4182Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hempstead Valley, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4182Q for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4182Q.

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

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

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4182Q mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 82Q identifies the department Hempstead Valley.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4182Q?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4182Q is Hempstead Valley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4182Q.

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