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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4188J

HBUKGB4188J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4188J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4188J
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code88J
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRiverside Commercial
CitySwansea
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.
88J 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/BIC code HBUKGB4188J?

HBUKGB4188J identifies Riverside Commercial, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Swansea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4188J mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 88J is the code of the branch Riverside Commercial.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HBUKGB4188J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4188J.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4188J?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4188J points to Riverside Commercial. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4188J.

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