SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4124C
HBUKGB4124C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4124C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 24C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cambridge, Hills Road Branch |
| City | Cambridge |
| 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.
- 24C 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 is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4124C?
The code HBUKGB4124C belongs to Cambridge, Hills Road Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4124C?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4124C is Cambridge, Hills Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4124C.
Do I need HBUKGB4124C for a euro transfer 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 HBUKGB4124C.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4124C mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 24C identifies the branch Cambridge, Hills Road Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.