SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4182V
HBUKGB4182V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Woking, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4182V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 82V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Knaphill |
| City | Woking |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 82V 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4182V?
HBUKGB4182V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Knaphill, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Woking, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4182V?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4182V is Knaphill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4182V if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4182V mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 82V identifies the branch Knaphill.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4182V to send euros 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 HBUKGB4182V.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.