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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4124T

HBUKGB4124T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4124T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4124T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code24T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLongtown Branch
CityCarlisle
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
24T 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/BIC code HBUKGB4124T?

HBUKGB4124T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Longtown Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4124T incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4124T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4124T mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 24T identifies the department Longtown Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4124T?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4124T points to Longtown Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4124T if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HBUKGB4124T 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. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4124T.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.