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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122U

HBUKGB4122U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4122U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4122U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code22U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchThornbury 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.
22U 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4122U?

HBUKGB4122U identifies Thornbury Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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 happens if I use HBUKGB4122U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4122U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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

Banks often 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 does each part of HBUKGB4122U mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 22U identifies the branch Thornbury Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122U?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122U points to Thornbury Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4122U 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.