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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4192Y

HBUKGB4192Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Prestbury, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4192Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4192Y
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code92Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchPrestbury
CityPrestbury
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
92Y 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 BIC HBUKGB4192Y?

HBUKGB4192Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Prestbury, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Prestbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4192Y mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 92Y identifies the department Prestbury.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4192Y incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4192Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4192Y?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4192Y is Prestbury. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4192Y if the recipient asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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 1–3% 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.

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