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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4123R

HBUKGB4123R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4123R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4123R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code23R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCaernarfon Branch
CityCaernarfon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
23R 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 HBUKGB4123R?

The code HBUKGB4123R belongs to Caernarfon Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Caernarfon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4123R stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 23R is the code of the branch Caernarfon Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4123R?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4123R is Caernarfon Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4123R if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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

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.