SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4124F
HBUKGB4124F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4124F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 24F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff, Albany Road Branch |
| City | Cardiff |
| 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.
- 24F 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 HBUKGB4124F?
HBUKGB4124F identifies Cardiff, Albany Road Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4124F 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 24F identifies the department Cardiff, Albany Road Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4124F for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4124F.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4124F?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4124F points to Cardiff, Albany Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4124F if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.