SWIFT/BIC code HSTCGB21XXX
HSTCGB21XXX belongs to HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSTCGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSTCGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSTC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SWIFT code HSTCGB21XXX?
The code HSTCGB21XXX belongs to the main office of HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD does not need a specific branch.
Does HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HSTCGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of HSTCGB21XXX mean?
HSTC is the institution code of HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter HSTCGB21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HSTCGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are HSTCGB21 and HSTCGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HSTCGB21 is the 8-character version of HSTCGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Trust Company (UK) LTD in London.
Do I need HSTCGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HSTCGB21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.