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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4184B

HBUKGB4184B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4184B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4184B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code84B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBristol, Bishopston
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
84B 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4184B?

HBUKGB4184B identifies Bristol, Bishopston, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4184B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4184B with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4184B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4184B is Bristol, Bishopston. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4184B if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4184B mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 84B identifies the branch Bristol, Bishopston.

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