SWIFT/BIC code HSBCBEBBXXX
HSBCBEBBXXX belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Brussels, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCBEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCBEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Brussels |
| Country | Belgium |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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 BIC HSBCBEBBXXX?
HSBCBEBBXXX identifies the headquarters of HSBC Bank PLC in Brussels, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter HSBCBEBBXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCBEBBXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is HSBCBEBB and HSBCBEBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HSBCBEBB is the 8-character version of HSBCBEBBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Bank PLC in Brussels.
Do I need HSBCBEBBXXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HSBCBEBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in Belgium?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HSBCBEBBXXX mean?
HSBC is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, BE stands for Belgium, BB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.