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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4120C

HBUKGB4120C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4120C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4120C
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code20C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchStanhope Branch
CityBishop Auckland
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.
20C 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4120C?

HBUKGB4120C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stanhope Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4120C mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 20C identifies the department Stanhope Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4120C 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. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4120C.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4120C?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4120C is Stanhope Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4120C if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4120C incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4120C with the recipient before sending.

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