SWIFT/BIC code HIBLFRP1XXX
HIBLFRP1XXX belongs to HSBC Investment Bank PLC in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HIBLFRP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HIBLFRP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Investment Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
How the HSBC Investment Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HIBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 uses BIC HIBLFRP1XXX?
HIBLFRP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of HSBC Investment Bank PLC in Paris, France. It is the code to use when a payment to HSBC Investment Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
Is HIBLFRP1 and HIBLFRP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HIBLFRP1 is the 8-character version of HIBLFRP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Investment Bank PLC in Paris.
Do I need HIBLFRP1XXX for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HIBLFRP1XXX.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Investment Bank PLC take in France?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does HSBC Investment Bank PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HIBLFRP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for HSBC Investment Bank PLC in France, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in HIBLFRP1XXX mean?
HIBL is the institution code of HSBC Investment Bank PLC, FR stands for France, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.