SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4123M
HBUKGB4123M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4123M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 23M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Burton-On-Trent, Borough Road Branch |
| City | Burton-On-Trent |
| 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.
- 23M 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 bank uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4123M?
HBUKGB4123M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Burton-On-Trent, Borough Road Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4123M?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4123M is Burton-On-Trent, Borough Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4123M if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4123M mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 23M identifies the branch Burton-On-Trent, Borough Road Branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4123M with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4123M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.