SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBINY
HSBCINBBINY belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCINBBINY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCINBB |
| Branch code | INY |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Books Department |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
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.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- INY 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 BIC HSBCINBBINY?
HSBCINBBINY identifies Books Department, a unit of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in India, 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBINY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use HSBCINBB instead of HSBCINBBINY?
HSBCINBB is the head office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCINBBINY points to Books Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCINBBINY.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter HSBCINBBINY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCINBBINY against the details from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.