SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4121D
HBUKGB4121D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4121D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 21D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bournemouth, West Southbourne 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.
- 21D 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 code HBUKGB4121D?
The code HBUKGB4121D belongs to Bournemouth, West Southbourne Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4121D incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4121D against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4121D mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 21D identifies the branch Bournemouth, West Southbourne Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4121D for a euro transfer 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 still need HBUKGB4121D.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4121D?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4121D is Bournemouth, West Southbourne Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4121D.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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.