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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132E

HBUKGB4132E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Gorleston-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4132E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4132E
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code32E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGorleston-On-Sea Branch
CityGorleston-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
32E 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 HBUKGB4132E?

The code HBUKGB4132E belongs to Gorleston-On-Sea Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Gorleston-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HBUKGB4132E with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4132E with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of HBUKGB4132E stand for?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 32E identifies the department Gorleston-On-Sea Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4132E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HBUKGB4132E.

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

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

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4132E?

HBUKGB41 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132E points to Gorleston-On-Sea Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4132E if the recipient asks for it.

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