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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192R

HBUKGB4192R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4192R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4192R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code92R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchReading Broad Street
CityReading
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
92R 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4192R?

HBUKGB4192R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading Broad Street, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4192R incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4192R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4192R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4192R.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4192R?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4192R is Reading Broad Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4192R.

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