SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LGHQ
HSBCGB2LGHQ belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCGB2LGHQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCGB2L |
| Branch code | GHQ |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Group Headquarters |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- GHQ 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 BIC HSBCGB2LGHQ?
The code HSBCGB2LGHQ belongs to Group Headquarters, a unit of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HSBCGB2LGHQ to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HSBCGB2LGHQ.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
What does each part of HSBCGB2LGHQ mean?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and GHQ identifies the department Group Headquarters.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.