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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122N

HBUKGB4122N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4122N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4122N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code22N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChew Magna Branch
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
22N 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 BIC HBUKGB4122N?

The code HBUKGB4122N belongs to Chew Magna Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4122N incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4122N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What does each part of HBUKGB4122N mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 22N identifies the branch Chew Magna Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122N?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122N is Chew Magna Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4122N.

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