SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132B
HBUKGB4132B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Godalming, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4132B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 32B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Godalming Branch |
| City | Godalming |
| Country | United 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.
- 32B 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 HBUKGB4132B?
The code HBUKGB4132B belongs to Godalming Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Godalming, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4132B?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132B is Godalming Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4132B.
What happens if I enter HBUKGB4132B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HBUKGB4132B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What does each part of HBUKGB4132B mean?
HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the location code and 32B is the code of the department Godalming Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.