SWIFT/BIC code HSBCMVMVXXX
HSBCMVMVXXX belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Male, Maldives.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCMVMVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCMVMV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Male |
| Country | Maldives |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The 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.
- MV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MV 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 bank uses SWIFT code HSBCMVMVXXX?
The code HSBCMVMVXXX belongs to the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Male, Maldives. Use it when you send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
How long does a transfer to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are HSBCMVMV and HSBCMVMVXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HSBCMVMV is the short version of HSBCMVMVXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Male.
What does each part of HSBCMVMVXXX stand for?
HSBC is the bank code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, MV stands for Maldives, MV is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCMVMVXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Maldives uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter HSBCMVMVXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HSBCMVMVXXX against the details from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.