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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4128W

HBUKGB4128W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Dewsbury, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4128W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4128W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code28W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDewsbury Branch
CityDewsbury
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.
28W 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 HBUKGB4128W?

The code HBUKGB4128W belongs to Dewsbury Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Dewsbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HBUKGB4128W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4128W.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4128W?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4128W is Dewsbury Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HBUKGB4128W if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4128W incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4128W with the recipient before sending.

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