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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4183C

HBUKGB4183C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4183C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4183C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code83C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchUniversity of Portsmouth
CitySouthsea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
83C 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4183C?

HBUKGB4183C is the SWIFT/BIC code of University of Portsmouth, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Southsea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4183C mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 83C identifies the department University of Portsmouth.

Do I need HBUKGB4183C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4183C.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4183C?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4183C points to University of Portsmouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4183C if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4183C with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4183C with the recipient before sending.

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