SWIFT/BIC code HSFLGB2LXXX

HSFLGB2LXXX belongs to Herbert Smith Freehills Llp in London, United Kingdom.

HSFLGB2LXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHSFLGB2LXXX
8-character codeHSFLGB2L
Branch codeXXX
BankHerbert Smith Freehills Llp
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Herbert Smith Freehills Llp SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HSFL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L 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/BIC code HSFLGB2LXXX?

The code HSFLGB2LXXX belongs to the headquarters of Herbert Smith Freehills Llp in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Herbert Smith Freehills Llp does not need a specific branch.

Does Herbert Smith Freehills Llp use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HSFLGB2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Herbert Smith Freehills Llp in United Kingdom, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of HSFLGB2LXXX mean?

HSFL is the bank code of Herbert Smith Freehills Llp, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Is HSFLGB2L and HSFLGB2LXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. HSFLGB2L is the short version of HSFLGB2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Herbert Smith Freehills Llp in London.

How long does it take to send money to Herbert Smith Freehills Llp?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HSFLGB2LXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HSFLGB2LXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.