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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4184Q

HBUKGB4184Q belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Criccieth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4184Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4184Q
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code84Q
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCriccieth
CityCriccieth
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.
84Q 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 HBUKGB4184Q?

HBUKGB4184Q identifies Criccieth, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Criccieth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4184Q stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 84Q is the code of the branch Criccieth.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4184Q?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4184Q is Criccieth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4184Q if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.

Do I need HBUKGB4184Q to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4184Q.

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