SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4123N
HBUKGB4123N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4123N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 23N |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bury Branch |
| City | Bury |
| Country | United 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.
- 23N 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 HBUKGB4123N?
The code HBUKGB4123N belongs to Bury Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 HBUKGB4123N?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4123N is Bury Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4123N.
What does each part of HBUKGB4123N mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 23N is the code of the branch Bury Branch.
Do I need HBUKGB4123N to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4123N.
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. 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.