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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4126A

HBUKGB4126A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chislehurst, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4126A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4126A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code26A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChislehurst Branch
CityChislehurst
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.
26A 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 BIC HBUKGB4126A?

The code HBUKGB4126A belongs to Chislehurst Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Chislehurst, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4126A stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 26A is the code of the department Chislehurst Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4126A?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4126A is Chislehurst Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4126A.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4126A with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4126A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4126A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4126A.

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