SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112U
HBUKGB4112U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4112U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 12U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Farnham, Surrey |
| City | Farnham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 12U 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4112U?
The code HBUKGB4112U belongs to Farnham, Surrey, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Farnham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4112U?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4112U is Farnham, Surrey. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4112U 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4112U stand for?
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 12U identifies the department Farnham, Surrey.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.