HSBCGB2L is a BIC / SWIFT code of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC. Here you can find an address, list of currencies, correspondent relations and recommendations on how to send SWIFT transfers to this bank.
Address: 8 CANADA SQUARE LONDON E14 5HQ, UNITED KINGDOM
, LONDON GREAT BRITAIN
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC Information
SWIFT/BIC Code
HSBCGB2L or HSBCGB2LCTY
SWIFT/BIC Code (8 characters)
HSBCGB2L
Branch Code
CTY
Country
GREAT BRITAIN
Local Currency
TARGET2
No
Always check with your bank or recipient directly if you are planning on sending money. If you believe you made a mistake in a SWIFT code, you can ask your bank to recall the payment.
SWIFT Code HSBCGB2L Explained:
SWIFT code is required to send an international money transfer over SWIFT (international wire transfer).
Normally, you can use first 8 symbols (HSBCGB2L) without branch code (CTY) for a SWIFT funds transfer, however we recommend to double check with HSBC HOLDINGS PLC.
Most of the time, banks rely on their own or centralized reference data (SWIFTref), so you can send SWIFT payments to HSBC HOLDINGS PLC without specifying correspondent banks, however if you would like to manually choose one you can order information about HSBCGB2L correspondent banks or request it from the customer service of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC.
Payment Tracking
In order to track a SWIFT cross-border payment to/from HSBC HOLDINGS PLC you need an UETR code, Reference #, Amount Value, Payment Date and a Currency. Usually you can find all this info in a MT103 form.
Yes. HSBCGB2LCTY is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC in GREAT BRITAIN. It follows the ISO 9362 format and is used to route international (SWIFT) wire transfers to this institution.
Can I use the 8-character code HSBCGB2L?
In most cases, yes. The 8-character code HSBCGB2L refers to the head office, while the optional last three characters (CTY) identify a specific branch. We recommend confirming the exact code with HSBC HOLDINGS PLC or the sending bank.
How do I send a payment to HSBC HOLDINGS PLC?
Provide the beneficiary account number or IBAN together with the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LCTY to your bank. To track the resulting cross-border payment you will need the UETR, which appears on the MT103 confirmation.
Sources of Data
Business Identifier Code (BIC) is defined by ISO 9362:2022. SWIFT/BIC code HSBCGB2LCTY was registered by SWIFT organization. LEI identifier has been registered by LEI Worldwide.
This record is aligned with the ISO 9362 BIC directory maintained by SWIFT — the ISO-appointed Registration Authority — and is refreshed on a monthly cycle. Last updated July 2026.
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