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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4125G

HBUKGB4125G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4125G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4125G
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code25G
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWalderslade Branch
CityChatham
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.
25G 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/BIC code HBUKGB4125G?

The code HBUKGB4125G belongs to Walderslade Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4125G to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4125G.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HBUKGB4125G mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 25G identifies the branch Walderslade Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4125G with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4125G against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

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