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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4187Y

HBUKGB4187Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4187Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4187Y
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code87Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHull, 7-8 Whitefriar
CityHull
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.
87Y 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/BIC code HBUKGB4187Y?

The code HBUKGB4187Y belongs to Hull, 7-8 Whitefriar, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Hull, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4187Y stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 87Y identifies the department Hull, 7-8 Whitefriar.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4187Y?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4187Y points to Hull, 7-8 Whitefriar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4187Y if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4187Y with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4187Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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