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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4127T

HBUKGB4127T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cranbrook, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4127T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4127T
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code27T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCranbrook Branch
CityCranbrook
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.
27T 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4127T?

HBUKGB4127T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cranbrook Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Cranbrook, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4127T mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 27T is the code of the department Cranbrook Branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4127T incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4127T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4127T?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4127T points to Cranbrook Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4127T if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent 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.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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