SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4121B
HBUKGB4121B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4121B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 21B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bourne Branch |
| City | Bourne |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 21B 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 code HBUKGB4121B?
HBUKGB4121B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bourne Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bourne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HBUKGB4121B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4121B.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4121B mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 21B is the code of the department Bourne Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4121B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4121B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.