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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4120A

HBUKGB4120A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4120A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4120A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code20A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKingstanding Branch
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited 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.
20A 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 BIC HBUKGB4120A?

HBUKGB4120A identifies Kingstanding Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4120A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4120A.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4120A?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4120A points to Kingstanding Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4120A if the recipient 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 do the letters in HBUKGB4120A mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 20A is the code of the department Kingstanding Branch.

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