SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4124H
HBUKGB4124H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4124H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 24H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cardiff, Cardiff Bay Branch |
| City | Cardiff |
| Country | United 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.
- 24H 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 HBUKGB4124H?
HBUKGB4124H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4124H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4124H with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of HBUKGB4124H stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 24H identifies the branch Cardiff, Cardiff Bay Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4124H?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4124H is Cardiff, Cardiff Bay Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4124H if the recipient asks for it.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4124H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4124H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.