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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4125F

HBUKGB4125F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chard, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4125F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4125F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code25F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChard Branch
CityChard
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
25F 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4125F?

HBUKGB4125F identifies Chard Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chard, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4125F with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4125F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4125F mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 25F is the code of the branch Chard Branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4125F?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4125F points to Chard Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4125F.

Do I need HBUKGB4125F 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 do need HBUKGB4125F.

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