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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4194N

HBUKGB4194N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4194N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4194N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code94N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBanking Operations
CityCoventry
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.
94N 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4194N?

HBUKGB4194N identifies Banking Operations, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4194N?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4194N is Banking Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4194N.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4194N incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4194N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 do the letters in HBUKGB4194N stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 94N is the code of the department Banking Operations.

Do I need HBUKGB4194N for a euro transfer 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 do need HBUKGB4194N.

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