SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192B
HBUKGB4192B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4192B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 92B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff, Churchill Way |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United 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.
- 92B 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4192B?
The code HBUKGB4192B belongs to Cardiff, Churchill Way, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4192B?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4192B is Cardiff, Churchill Way. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4192B if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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 do the letters in HBUKGB4192B stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 92B is the code of the department Cardiff, Churchill Way.
Do I need HBUKGB4192B to send euros 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 do need HBUKGB4192B.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4192B with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4192B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.