SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4185O
HBUKGB4185O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Mountain Ash, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4185O |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 85O |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mountain Ash |
| City | Mountain Ash |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 85O 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
What bank is behind BIC HBUKGB4185O?
The code HBUKGB4185O belongs to Mountain Ash, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Mountain Ash, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4185O for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4185O.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of HBUKGB4185O stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 85O is the code of the department Mountain Ash.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4185O with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4185O against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4185O?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4185O points to Mountain Ash. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4185O if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.