SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LTMP

HSBCGB2LTMP belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom.

HSBCGB2LTMP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHSBCGB2LTMP
8-character codeHSBCGB2L
Branch codeTMP
BankThe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
TMP 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 SWIFT code HSBCGB2LTMP?

HSBCGB2LTMP identifies The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, part 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.

Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

How long does it take to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HSBCGB2LTMP for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need HSBCGB2LTMP.

What happens if I enter HSBCGB2LTMP with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCGB2LTMP with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of HSBCGB2LTMP 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 location code and TMP identifies the branch The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.