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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186C

HBUKGB4186C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPlymouth, Crownhill
CityPlymouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
86C 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 HBUKGB4186C?

HBUKGB4186C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Plymouth, Crownhill, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4186C incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4186C with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of HBUKGB4186C stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 86C identifies the branch Plymouth, Crownhill.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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 1–3 business days.

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