SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186A
HBUKGB4186A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4186A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 86A |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Plympton |
| City | Plymouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 86A 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 HBUKGB4186A?
The code HBUKGB4186A belongs to Plympton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4186A 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 86A is the code of the department Plympton.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186A?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186A is Plympton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4186A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4186A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4186A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.