SWIFT/BIC code HSBCTW2PXXX
HSBCTW2PXXX belongs to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCTW2PXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCTW2P |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
How the The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. 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.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2P 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 institution uses BIC HSBCTW2PXXX?
HSBCTW2PXXX identifies the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the code to use when a payment to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Has The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD. in Taiwan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCTW2PXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Taiwan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in HSBCTW2PXXX stand for?
HSBC is the bank code of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation LTD., TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, 2P is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.