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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4127R

HBUKGB4127R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cramlington, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4127R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4127R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code27R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCramlington Branch
CityCramlington
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
27R 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4127R?

HBUKGB4127R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cramlington Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Cramlington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4127R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4127R.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4127R stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 27R identifies the branch Cramlington Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4127R?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4127R points to Cramlington Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4127R.

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