SWIFT/BIC code HSBCNL2AXXX
HSBCNL2AXXX belongs to HSBC Bank PLC. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCNL2AXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCNL2A |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC. 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.
- NL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2A 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
What bank uses SWIFT code HSBCNL2AXXX?
The code HSBCNL2AXXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Bank PLC. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Use it when a payment to HSBC Bank PLC. does not need a specific branch.
Is HSBCNL2A and HSBCNL2AXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HSBCNL2A is the 8-character version of HSBCNL2AXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Bank PLC. in Amsterdam.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC. take in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HSBCNL2AXXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HSBCNL2AXXX.
What happens if I enter HSBCNL2AXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HSBCNL2AXXX against the details from HSBC Bank PLC. before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank PLC. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC. in Netherlands. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.