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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186L

HBUKGB4186L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in St. Clears, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSt. Clears
CitySt. Clears
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
86L 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4186L?

The code HBUKGB4186L belongs to St. Clears, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in St. Clears, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4186L stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 86L identifies the department St. Clears.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186L?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186L points to St. Clears. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4186L.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4186L with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4186L against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4186L to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4186L.

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