SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4127W
HBUKGB4127W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4127W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 27W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Crewe, Market Street Branch |
| City | Crewe |
| 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.
- 27W 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 HBUKGB4127W?
HBUKGB4127W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crewe, Market Street Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Crewe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4127W mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 27W is the code of the branch Crewe, Market Street Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need HBUKGB4127W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 HBUKGB4127W.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4127W incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4127W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.