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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187H

HBUKGB4187H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Shifnal, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4187H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4187H
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code87H
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTelford
CityShifnal
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.
87H 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4187H?

HBUKGB4187H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Telford, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Shifnal, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4187H incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4187H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4187H mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 87H is the code of the department Telford.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4187H?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4187H is Telford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4187H.

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

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

Do I need HBUKGB4187H to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4187H.

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