SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4129U
HBUKGB4129U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4129U |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 29U |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Eastbourne, Seaside Branch |
| City | Eastbourne |
| Country | United 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.
- 29U 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
What bank uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4129U?
HBUKGB4129U identifies Eastbourne, Seaside Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4129U?
HBUKGB41 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4129U is Eastbourne, Seaside Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HBUKGB4129U if the recipient asks for it.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use HBUKGB4129U with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4129U against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of HBUKGB4129U mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 29U is the code of the branch Eastbourne, Seaside Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.