SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122D
HBUKGB4122D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4122D |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 22D |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bristol, Brislington Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United 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.
- 22D 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4122D?
HBUKGB4122D is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol, Brislington Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4122D mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 22D identifies the branch Bristol, Brislington Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122D?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122D is Bristol, Brislington Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4122D if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4122D 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 still need HBUKGB4122D.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.