SWIFT/BIC code HMBCGB21XXX
HMBCGB21XXX belongs to Hambro Clearing LTD in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HMBCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HMBCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hambro Clearing LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Hambro Clearing LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HMBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code HMBCGB21XXX?
The code HMBCGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Hambro Clearing LTD in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when a payment to Hambro Clearing LTD does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in HMBCGB21XXX stand for?
HMBC is the bank code of Hambro Clearing LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Hambro Clearing LTD in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Hambro Clearing LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HMBCGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HMBCGB21XXX.
Are HMBCGB21 and HMBCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HMBCGB21 is the 8-character version of HMBCGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Hambro Clearing LTD in Glasgow.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.