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HSBCGB2LSWIFT/BIC · HSBC UK Bank
Identifier summary
- Identifier
- HSBCGB2L
- Type
- SWIFT/BIC
- Bank
- HSBC UK Bank
- City
- Birmingham
- Country
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Branch
- Head Office
- Status
- Active
Format check
HSBC (institution) · GB (country) · 2L (location)
This record is attributed to SWIFT BIC Directory (ISO 9362) (PUBLIC), retrieved 2026-08-15.
Bank information
HSBC UK
- Legal name
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Website
- hsbc.co.uk
All identifiers
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SWIFT code FAQ
Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?
Yes — BIC (Bank Identifier Code) is the ISO 9362 standard name and SWIFT code is the common name. Both refer to the 8 or 11 character bank identifier.
What does 'XXX' at the end of a SWIFT code mean?
It identifies the bank's head office rather than a specific branch. An 8-character code without a branch code also refers to the head office.
Last updated: 2026-08-15