SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4183M
HBUKGB4183M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Pwllheli, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4183M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 83M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Abersoch |
| City | Pwllheli |
| Country | United 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.
- 83M 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 BIC HBUKGB4183M?
HBUKGB4183M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Abersoch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Pwllheli, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4183M incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4183M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4183M 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 83M identifies the branch Abersoch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4183M?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4183M is Abersoch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4183M if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4183M to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4183M.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.