SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4123J
HBUKGB4123J belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bungay, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4123J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 23J |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bungay Branch |
| City | Bungay |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 23J 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 HBUKGB4123J?
HBUKGB4123J identifies Bungay Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Bungay, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4123J mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 23J is the code of the department Bungay Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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.
Do I need HBUKGB4123J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4123J.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4123J?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4123J is Bungay Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4123J.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.