SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192F
HBUKGB4192F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4192F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 92F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Birmingham, Merry Hill |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- 92F 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192F?
HBUKGB4192F identifies Birmingham, Merry Hill, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4192F mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 92F is the code of the branch Birmingham, Merry Hill.
Do I need HBUKGB4192F to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4192F.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4192F?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4192F points to Birmingham, Merry Hill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4192F if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.