SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4125E
HBUKGB4125E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4125E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 25E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chalfont St Peter Branch |
| City | Chalfont St Peter |
| 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.
- 25E 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 HBUKGB4125E?
HBUKGB4125E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chalfont St Peter Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4125E with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4125E with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4125E to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4125E.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.