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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187K

HBUKGB4187K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4187K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4187K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code87K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchReading, Whitley St
CityReading
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.
87K 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/BIC code HBUKGB4187K?

HBUKGB4187K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading, Whitley St, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4187K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4187K.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4187K with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4187K with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4187K 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 87K identifies the department Reading, Whitley St.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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