SWIFT/BIC code HSBCINBBMDR
HSBCINBBMDR belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCINBBMDR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCINBB |
| Branch code | MDR |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MDR 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 HSBCINBBMDR?
HSBCINBBMDR identifies The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, a unit of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HSBCINBB instead of HSBCINBBMDR?
HSBCINBB is the main office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCINBBMDR points to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HSBCINBBMDR.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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 HSBCINBBMDR, 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.