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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186B

HBUKGB4186B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPlymouth, University
CityPlymouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
86B 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4186B?

HBUKGB4186B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Plymouth, University, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4186B to send euros 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 HBUKGB4186B.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 does each part of HBUKGB4186B stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 86B identifies the branch Plymouth, University.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186B?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186B points to Plymouth, University. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4186B 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.