SWIFT/BIC code HSNNBSN1XXX
HSNNBSN1XXX belongs to HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSNNBSN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSNNBSN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
The way the HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSNN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 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
What bank is behind BIC HSNNBSN1XXX?
The code HSNNBSN1XXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas. Use it when a payment to HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter HSNNBSN1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSNNBSN1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HSNNBSN1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in HSNNBSN1XXX stand for?
HSNN is the institution code of HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD., BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, N1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Is HSNNBSN1 and HSNNBSN1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HSNNBSN1 is the short version of HSNNBSN1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. in Nassau.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Nominees Nassau LTD. in Bahamas?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.