SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4193I

HBUKGB4193I belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4193I

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4193I
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code93I
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBampton, Oxford
CityOxford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
93I 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 HBUKGB4193I?

HBUKGB4193I is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bampton, Oxford, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HBUKGB4193I mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 93I identifies the department Bampton, Oxford.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4193I?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4193I is Bampton, Oxford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4193I.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4193I incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4193I against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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