SWIFT/BIC code HSBCPLPWXXX
HSBCPLPWXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Polska S.A. in Warszawa, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCPLPWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCPLPW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Polska S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Warszawa |
| Country | Poland |
The way the HSBC Bank Polska S.A. 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.
- PL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PW 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 HSBCPLPWXXX?
The code HSBCPLPWXXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Bank Polska S.A. in Warszawa, Poland. It is the code to use when a payment to HSBC Bank Polska S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank Polska S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Polska S.A. in Poland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Polska S.A..
What does each part of HSBCPLPWXXX mean?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank Polska S.A., PL is the ISO code of Poland, PW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter HSBCPLPWXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCPLPWXXX against the details from HSBC Bank Polska S.A. before sending.
Are HSBCPLPW and HSBCPLPWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HSBCPLPW is the short version of HSBCPLPWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach HSBC Bank Polska S.A. in Warszawa.
Do I need HSBCPLPWXXX to send euros to Poland?
Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HSBCPLPWXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.