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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4185X

HBUKGB4185X belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Penrhyndeudraeth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4185X

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4185X
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code85X
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPenrhyndeudraeth
CityPenrhyndeudraeth
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.
85X 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4185X?

HBUKGB4185X identifies Penrhyndeudraeth, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Penrhyndeudraeth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4185X?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4185X points to Penrhyndeudraeth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4185X if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4185X stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 85X identifies the department Penrhyndeudraeth.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4185X with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4185X against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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