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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112C

HBUKGB4112C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4112C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4112C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code12C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchRainham, Kent
CityGillingham
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.
12C 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 uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4112C?

The code HBUKGB4112C belongs to Rainham, Kent, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4112C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4112C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HBUKGB4112C mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 12C identifies the branch Rainham, Kent.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4112C?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4112C is Rainham, Kent. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4112C if the recipient asks for it.

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