SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4184C
HBUKGB4184C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4184C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 84C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bristol, Eagle Road |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 84C 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4184C?
HBUKGB4184C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol, Eagle Road, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4184C to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4184C.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4184C mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 84C is the code of the branch Bristol, Eagle Road.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4184C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4184C 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.