SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122P
HBUKGB4122P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4122P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 22P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Keynsham Branch |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 22P 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 HBUKGB4122P?
HBUKGB4122P is the SWIFT/BIC code of Keynsham Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4122P with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4122P with the recipient before you confirm.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4122P mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 22P identifies the branch Keynsham Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122P?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122P is Keynsham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4122P.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.