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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132R

HBUKGB4132R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Hadleigh, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4132R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4132R
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code32R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHadleigh, Essex Branch
CityHadleigh
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.
32R 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 SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4132R?

The code HBUKGB4132R belongs to Hadleigh, Essex Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Hadleigh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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 HBUKGB4132R?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4132R points to Hadleigh, Essex Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4132R.

What does each part of HBUKGB4132R stand for?

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 32R is the code of the department Hadleigh, Essex Branch.

Do I need HBUKGB4132R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HBUKGB4132R.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros 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.