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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122K

HBUKGB4122K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4122K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4122K
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code22K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBristol, Queen's Road Clifton Branch
CityBristol
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.
22K 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 HBUKGB4122K?

HBUKGB4122K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bristol, Queen's Road Clifton Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4122K with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4122K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What does each part of HBUKGB4122K mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 22K identifies the department Bristol, Queen's Road Clifton Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122K?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122K is Bristol, Queen's Road Clifton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4122K if the recipient asks for it.

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