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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187C

HBUKGB4187C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Irthlingborough, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4187C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4187C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code87C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWellinborough
CityIrthlingborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
87C 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187C?

The code HBUKGB4187C belongs to Wellinborough, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Irthlingborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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 do the letters in HBUKGB4187C 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 87C is the code of the branch Wellinborough.

Do I need HBUKGB4187C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4187C.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4187C?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4187C points to Wellinborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4187C 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.