SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGPBD
HSBCSGSGPBD belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCSGSGPBD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCSGSG |
| Branch code | PBD |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
| Branch | Private Banking Division |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- SG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PBD 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HSBCSGSGPBD?
HSBCSGSGPBD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Division, a branch or department of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, Singapore. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Singapore, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HSBCSGSGPBD stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, SG stands for Singapore, SG is the code for the city or region and PBD identifies the department Private Banking Division.
Can I use HSBCSGSG instead of HSBCSGSGPBD?
HSBCSGSG is the main office of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, while HSBCSGSGPBD points to Private Banking Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HSBCSGSGPBD if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HSBCSGSGPBD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSBCSGSGPBD with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited take in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.