SWIFT/BIC code BBDALULXXXX

BBDALULXXXX belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

BBDALULXXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBBDALULXXXX
8-character codeBBDALULX
Branch codeXXX
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHead office
CityLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg

The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BBDA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
LU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
LX 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 bank uses SWIFT code BBDALULXXXX?

BBDALULXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of HSBC Bank PLC in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank PLC.

What does each part of BBDALULXXXX stand for?

BBDA is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, LU stands for Luxembourg, LX is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What happens if I enter BBDALULXXXX incorrectly?

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

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in Luxembourg, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Are BBDALULX and BBDALULXXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BBDALULX is the 8-character version of BBDALULXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Bank PLC in Luxembourg.

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