SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4125P
HBUKGB4125P belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chessington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4125P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 25P |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chessington Branch |
| City | Chessington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 25P 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 BIC HBUKGB4125P?
The code HBUKGB4125P belongs to Chessington Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chessington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4125P mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 25P identifies the branch Chessington Branch.
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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4125P?
HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4125P is Chessington Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4125P.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4125P for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4125P.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.