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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4186Q

HBUKGB4186Q belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Tredegar, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4186Q

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4186Q
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code86Q
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTredegar
CityTredegar
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.
86Q 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 BIC HBUKGB4186Q?

HBUKGB4186Q is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tredegar, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Tredegar, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4186Q for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4186Q.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4186Q?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4186Q points to Tredegar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4186Q.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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 is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

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

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