SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LXXX
HSBCGB2LXXX belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCGB2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCGB2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 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 institution uses SWIFT code HSBCGB2LXXX?
The code HSBCGB2LXXX belongs to the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
What is the best way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter HSBCGB2LXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCGB2LXXX against the details from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited before sending.
What do the letters in HSBCGB2LXXX mean?
HSBC is the bank code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need HSBCGB2LXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HSBCGB2LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.