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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186N

HBUKGB4186N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSwansea, Enterprise Park
CitySwansea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
86N 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 HBUKGB4186N?

HBUKGB4186N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swansea, Enterprise Park, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186N?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186N points to Swansea, Enterprise Park. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4186N.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4186N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4186N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4186N to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4186N.

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