SWIFT/BIC code BBDAIE31XXX
BBDAIE31XXX belongs to HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company in Dublin, Ireland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBDAIE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBDAIE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
How the HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBDA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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
Which institution is behind BIC BBDAIE31XXX?
BBDAIE31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company in Dublin, Ireland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BBDAIE31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BBDAIE31XXX against the details from HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company before sending.
What does each part of BBDAIE31XXX stand for?
BBDA is the institution code of HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company, IE stands for Ireland, 31 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is BBDAIE31 and BBDAIE31XXX the same code?
Yes. BBDAIE31 is the 8-character version of BBDAIE31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach HSBC Ireland (Holdings) Public Limited Company in Dublin.
Do I need BBDAIE31XXX to send euros to Ireland?
Ireland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BBDAIE31XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.