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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186M

HBUKGB4186M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Neath, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSkewen
CityNeath
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.
86M 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 BIC HBUKGB4186M?

HBUKGB4186M identifies Skewen, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Neath, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186M?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186M is Skewen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4186M if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4186M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4186M.

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.

What does each part of HBUKGB4186M stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 86M is the code of the branch Skewen.

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