SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112L
HBUKGB4112L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4112L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 12L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stockport |
| City | Stockport |
| Country | United 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.
- 12L 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 HBUKGB4112L?
HBUKGB4112L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stockport, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4112L?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4112L is Stockport. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4112L if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4112L to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4112L.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4112L mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 12L identifies the branch Stockport.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.