SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128G
HBUKGB4128G belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4128G |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 28G |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | East Croydon Branch |
| City | Croydon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 28G 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 HBUKGB4128G?
HBUKGB4128G is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Croydon Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Croydon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4128G stand for?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 28G identifies the branch East Croydon Branch.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4128G?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4128G points to East Croydon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4128G if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HBUKGB4128G to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4128G.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.