SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186O
HBUKGB4186O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tetbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4186O |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 86O |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Tetbury |
| City | Tetbury |
| Country | United 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.
- 86O 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4186O?
HBUKGB4186O identifies Tetbury, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Tetbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4186O 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 86O identifies the branch Tetbury.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4186O 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. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4186O.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4186O with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4186O against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186O?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186O is Tetbury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4186O if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.