SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4121C
HBUKGB4121C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4121C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 21C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bournemouth, Moordown Branch |
| City | Bournemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 21C 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4121C?
The code HBUKGB4121C belongs to Bournemouth, Moordown Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4121C?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4121C is Bournemouth, Moordown Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4121C.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4121C with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4121C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4121C mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 21C is the code of the department Bournemouth, Moordown Branch.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.