SWIFT/BIC code HGLIGGS1XXX
HGLIGGS1XXX belongs to Hanson Bank Limited in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HGLIGGS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HGLIGGS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hanson Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Peter Port |
| Country | Guernsey |
The way the Hanson Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HGLI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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/BIC code HGLIGGS1XXX?
HGLIGGS1XXX identifies the headquarters of Hanson Bank Limited in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Use it when a payment to Hanson Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use HGLIGGS1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HGLIGGS1XXX against the details from Hanson Bank Limited before you confirm.
Are HGLIGGS1 and HGLIGGS1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HGLIGGS1 is the short version of HGLIGGS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Hanson Bank Limited in St. Peter Port.
Does Hanson Bank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HGLIGGS1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hanson Bank Limited in Guernsey, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hanson Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HGLIGGS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Guernsey is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in HGLIGGS1XXX mean?
HGLI is the bank code of Hanson Bank Limited, GG stands for Guernsey, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.