SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186F
HBUKGB4186F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4186F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 86F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Pontardulais |
| City | Swansea |
| Country | United 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.
- 86F 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 HBUKGB4186F?
The code HBUKGB4186F belongs to Pontardulais, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4186F with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4186F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186F?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186F is Pontardulais. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4186F.
What does each part of HBUKGB4186F 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 86F is the code of the branch Pontardulais.
Do I need HBUKGB4186F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4186F.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.