SWIFT/BIC code HSBCTRIX956
HSBCTRIX956 belongs to HSBC Bank A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCTRIX956 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCTRIX |
| Branch code | 956 |
| Bank | HSBC Bank A.s. |
| Branch | Foreign Operations Center |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
The way the HSBC Bank A.s. 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.
- TR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- IX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 956 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 branch uses SWIFT code HSBCTRIX956?
HSBCTRIX956 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Operations Center, a branch or department of HSBC Bank A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HSBCTRIX956 stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of HSBC Bank A.s., TR stands for Türkiye, IX is the location code and 956 is the code of the department Foreign Operations Center.
What happens if I enter HSBCTRIX956 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HSBCTRIX956 against the details from HSBC Bank A.s. before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank A.s. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank A.s. in Türkiye, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HSBCTRIX instead of HSBCTRIX956?
HSBCTRIX points to the main office of HSBC Bank A.s., while HSBCTRIX956 points to Foreign Operations Center. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HSBCTRIX956 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank A.s.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.