SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128L
HBUKGB4128L belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Dartmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4128L |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 28L |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dartmouth Branch |
| City | Dartmouth |
| Country | United 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.
- 28L 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 HBUKGB4128L?
HBUKGB4128L identifies Dartmouth Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Dartmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4128L incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4128L with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HBUKGB4128L for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HBUKGB4128L.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4128L stand for?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 28L is the code of the branch Dartmouth Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.