SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4184T

HBUKGB4184T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Rhondda, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4184T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4184T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code84T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFerndale
CityRhondda
CountryUnited 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.
84T 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 HBUKGB4184T?

HBUKGB4184T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ferndale, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Rhondda, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4184T mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 84T identifies the department Ferndale.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4184T?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4184T is Ferndale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4184T.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4184T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4184T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

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

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