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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4188B

HBUKGB4188B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4188B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4188B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code88B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPrinces Street
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
88B 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4188B?

HBUKGB4188B identifies Princes Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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 HBUKGB4188B mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 88B is the code of the branch Princes Street.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4188B?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4188B is Princes Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4188B.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4188B incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4188B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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

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