SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGS2XXX
HSBCSGS2XXX belongs to HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCSGS2XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCSGS2 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
How the HSBC Bank (Singapore) 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.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S2 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGS2XXX?
The code HSBCSGS2XXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited in Singapore, Singapore. Use it when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter HSBCSGS2XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HSBCSGS2XXX against the details from HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of HSBCSGS2XXX mean?
HSBC is the bank code of HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited, SG stands for Singapore, S2 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGS2XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HSBCSGS2XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited in Singapore, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.