SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBBGE
HSBCINBBBGE belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCINBBBGE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCINBB |
| Branch code | BGE |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
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.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BGE 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBBGE?
The code HSBCINBBBGE belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, a unit of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangalore, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HSBCINBBBGE stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and BGE is the code of the branch The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
Can I use HSBCINBB instead of HSBCINBBBGE?
HSBCINBB points to the main office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCINBBBGE is The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCINBBBGE.
What happens if I enter HSBCINBBBGE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCINBBBGE against the details from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBBGE, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.