SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LCTY
HSBCGB2LCTY belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCGB2LCTY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCGB2L |
| Branch code | CTY |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Division |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CTY 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 HSBCGB2LCTY?
The code HSBCGB2LCTY belongs to Treasury Division, part of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HSBCGB2L instead of HSBCGB2LCTY?
HSBCGB2L is the main office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCGB2LCTY is Treasury Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HSBCGB2LCTY if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HSBCGB2LCTY stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CTY is the code of the branch Treasury Division.
Does The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HSBCGB2LCTY to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HSBCGB2LCTY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.