SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128B

HBUKGB4128B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Crewkerne, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4128B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4128B
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code28B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCrewkerne Branch
CityCrewkerne
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.
28B 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 HBUKGB4128B?

HBUKGB4128B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crewkerne Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Crewkerne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4128B stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 28B identifies the branch Crewkerne Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4128B?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4128B points to Crewkerne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4128B.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4128B with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4128B with the recipient before sending.

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. 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.