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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4122W

HBUKGB4122W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Broadstairs, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4122W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4122W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code22W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBroadstairs Branch
CityBroadstairs
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.
22W 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 HBUKGB4122W?

HBUKGB4122W identifies Broadstairs Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Broadstairs, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4122W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4122W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4122W?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4122W is Broadstairs Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4122W if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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