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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4182X

HBUKGB4182X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lymington, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4182X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4182X
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code82X
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMilford-On-Sea
CityLymington
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
82X 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 HBUKGB4182X?

The code HBUKGB4182X belongs to Milford-On-Sea, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Lymington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4182X with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4182X with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4182X mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 82X is the code of the department Milford-On-Sea.

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.

Do I need HBUKGB4182X to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4182X.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4182X?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4182X is Milford-On-Sea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4182X 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.