SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4127M
HBUKGB4127M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4127M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 27M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Coventry, Tile Hill Branch |
| City | Coventry |
| 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.
- 27M 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4127M?
HBUKGB4127M identifies Coventry, Tile Hill Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HBUKGB4127M mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 27M identifies the branch Coventry, Tile Hill Branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4127M?
HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4127M is Coventry, Tile Hill Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4127M.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4127M with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4127M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.