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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187T

HBUKGB4187T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Quedgeley, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4187T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4187T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code87T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGloucester, The Cross
CityQuedgeley
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
87T 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4187T?

The code HBUKGB4187T belongs to Gloucester, The Cross, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Quedgeley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4187T mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 87T is the code of the branch Gloucester, The Cross.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4187T with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4187T with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HBUKGB4187T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4187T.

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 2–4 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4187T?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4187T points to Gloucester, The Cross. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4187T 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.