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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128U

HBUKGB4128U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Dereham, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4128U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4128U
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code28U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDereham Branch
CityDereham
CountryUnited 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.
28U 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/BIC code HBUKGB4128U?

HBUKGB4128U identifies Dereham Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Dereham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4128U incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4128U with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4128U 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 28U is the code of the department Dereham Branch.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4128U to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4128U.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4128U?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4128U points to Dereham Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HBUKGB4128U if the recipient asks for it.

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