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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4185L

HBUKGB4185L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Lyme Regis, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4185L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4185L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code85L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLyme Regis
CityLyme Regis
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
85L 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4185L?

HBUKGB4185L identifies Lyme Regis, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Lyme Regis, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4185L incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4185L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4185L stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 85L identifies the department Lyme Regis.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4185L?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4185L points to Lyme Regis. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4185L if the recipient asks for it.

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

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.