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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4185R

HBUKGB4185R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4185R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4185R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code85R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchNewport, Gwent, Caerleon Road
CityNewport (Gwent)
CountryUnited 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.
85R 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4185R?

The code HBUKGB4185R belongs to Newport, Gwent, Caerleon Road, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Newport (Gwent), United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4185R with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4185R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4185R?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4185R points to Newport, Gwent, Caerleon Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4185R if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4185R mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 85R is the code of the department Newport, Gwent, Caerleon Road.

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