SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122V
HBUKGB4122V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Brixham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4122V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 22V |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Brixham Branch |
| City | Brixham |
| 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.
- 22V 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 HBUKGB4122V?
HBUKGB4122V is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brixham Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Brixham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4122V to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4122V.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HBUKGB4122V 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 22V identifies the branch Brixham Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122V?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122V points to Brixham Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4122V.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.