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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4131W

HBUKGB4131W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Glastonbury, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4131W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4131W
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code31W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGlastonbury Branch
CityGlastonbury
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.
31W 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 branch uses SWIFT code HBUKGB4131W?

HBUKGB4131W identifies Glastonbury Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Glastonbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4131W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4131W.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4131W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4131W with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4131W stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 31W identifies the department Glastonbury Branch.

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