SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4188K
HBUKGB4188K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4188K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 88K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chester, Commercial Centre |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United 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.
- 88K 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4188K?
HBUKGB4188K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chester, Commercial Centre, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4188K?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4188K is Chester, Commercial Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4188K.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4188K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4188K.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4188K stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 88K identifies the branch Chester, Commercial Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.