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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4123F

HBUKGB4123F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4123F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4123F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code23F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBuckingham Branch
CityBuckingham
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.
23F 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 BIC HBUKGB4123F?

HBUKGB4123F identifies Buckingham Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Buckingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4123F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4123F.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4123F stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 23F identifies the branch Buckingham Branch.

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

What happens if I use HBUKGB4123F with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4123F with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4123F?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4123F points to Buckingham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4123F.

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