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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB41COV

HBUKGB41COV belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB41COV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB41COV
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch codeCOV
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHSBC
CityCoventry
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.
COV 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/BIC code HBUKGB41COV?

HBUKGB41COV identifies HSBC, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 does each part of HBUKGB41COV 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 COV is the code of the department HSBC.

What happens if I use HBUKGB41COV with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB41COV against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB41COV?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB41COV points to HSBC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB41COV.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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