SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132K
HBUKGB4132K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Grays, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBUKGB4132K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBUKGB41 |
| Branch code | 32K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Grays Branch |
| City | Grays |
| 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.
- 32K 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 SWIFT code HBUKGB4132K?
HBUKGB4132K identifies Grays Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Grays, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HBUKGB4132K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HBUKGB4132K.
What do the letters in HBUKGB4132K mean?
HBUK is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 32K is the code of the branch Grays Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4132K?
HBUKGB41 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132K points to Grays Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HBUKGB4132K 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.