SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192M

HBUKGB4192M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4192M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4192M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code92M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
Branch171 Edgmware Road London
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
92M 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 BIC HBUKGB4192M?

HBUKGB4192M identifies 171 Edgmware Road London, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HBUKGB4192M 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 92M is the code of the department 171 Edgmware Road London.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4192M?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4192M is 171 Edgmware Road London. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4192M if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4192M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4192M with the recipient before sending.

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