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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122L

HBUKGB4122L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4122L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4122L
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code22L
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBristol, Staple Hill Branch
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
22L 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 BIC HBUKGB4122L?

HBUKGB4122L identifies Bristol, Staple Hill Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4122L with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4122L with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122L?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122L is Bristol, Staple Hill Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4122L if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4122L stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 22L identifies the branch Bristol, Staple Hill Branch.

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