SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4129F

HBUKGB4129F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Dorchester, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4129F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4129F
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code29F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDorchester Branch
CityDorchester
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.
29F 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 HBUKGB4129F?

HBUKGB4129F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dorchester Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Dorchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4129F stand for?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 29F identifies the department Dorchester Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4129F incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4129F against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4129F?

HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4129F points to Dorchester Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4129F.

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