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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4129W

HBUKGB4129W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Eastleigh, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4129W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4129W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code29W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChandler's Ford Branch
CityEastleigh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
29W 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 uses BIC HBUKGB4129W?

The code HBUKGB4129W belongs to Chandler's Ford Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Eastleigh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4129W mean?

HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 29W is the code of the department Chandler's Ford Branch.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4129W?

HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4129W points to Chandler's Ford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4129W if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4129W incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4129W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HBUKGB4129W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4129W.

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