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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4129N

HBUKGB4129N belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Droitwich, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4129N

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4129N
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code29N
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDroitwich Branch
CityDroitwich
CountryUnited 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.
29N 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 HBUKGB4129N?

HBUKGB4129N identifies Droitwich Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Droitwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4129N mean?

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 29N is the code of the branch Droitwich Branch.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4129N with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HBUKGB4129N against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4129N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4129N.

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

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

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4129N?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4129N is Droitwich Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4129N.

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