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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128E

HBUKGB4128E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Crowthorne, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4128E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4128E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code28E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCrowthorne Branch
CityCrowthorne
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
28E 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4128E?

HBUKGB4128E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Crowthorne Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Crowthorne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4128E mean?

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 28E is the code of the department Crowthorne Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4128E?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4128E is Crowthorne Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4128E.

Do I need HBUKGB4128E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4128E.

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