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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132M

HBUKGB4132M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Greenford, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4132M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4132M
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code32M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchGreenford Branch
CityGreenford
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
32M 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 is behind BIC HBUKGB4132M?

HBUKGB4132M identifies Greenford Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Greenford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HBUKGB4132M mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 32M is the code of the department Greenford Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4132M?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132M points to Greenford Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4132M.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4132M incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HBUKGB4132M against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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