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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4183X

HBUKGB4183X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4183X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4183X
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code83X
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBovey Tracey
CityBovey Tracey
CountryUnited 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.
83X 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4183X?

HBUKGB4183X identifies Bovey Tracey, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4183X for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4183X.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4183X?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4183X is Bovey Tracey. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4183X if the recipient asks for it.

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 enter HBUKGB4183X incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4183X against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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