HSBCINBBXXX includes four parts: HSBC names the bank, IN directs to India as the country, BB indicates Mumbai, and XXX notes the head office.
Bank Name | HSBC Bank of India |
|---|---|
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCINBBXXX |
| Bank address | 52/60, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
A SWIFT/BIC code is the common language banks use to route international transfers across different national financial systems. For payments going to HSBC Bank of India accounts, HSBCINBBXXX is the default code the global banking network reads as the destination.
Recipients can find their SWIFT code for HSBC Bank of India on a recent statement or through their online banking.
Ask for their HSBC Bank of India account number and the SWIFT/BIC code. A recent bank statement or HSBC online banking will have both.
Each branch location may use their own HSBC Bank of India SWIFT code. When the branch code can’t be confirmed, HSBCINBBXXX is the head office code and works as a default for most transfers.
Pick the destination bank by name and Western Union applies the right SWIFT code for you. Provide your recipient’s bank account transfer details and fund the transfer to finish.
SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each part carries a specific meaning:
HSBC represents HSBC Bank of India.
IN stands for India.
This indicates the bank’s city or regional office, BB in this case for Mumbai.
This identifies a specific branch, and when it reads XXX, it refers to the bank’s head office.
If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the main HSBC Bank SWIFT code in India is HSBCINBBXXX.
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Rating as of May 2026
Yes. International transfers to HSBC Bank of India require a SWIFT code to find the destination account. HSBCINBBXXX is the primary code used for most situations.
Ask your recipient first. HSBC Bank of India customers can pull their branch SWIFT code from a recent statement or through online banking. Western Union’s bank codes guide is another option.
Most banks that handle international transfers participate in SWIFT and carry their own code. Smaller institutions outside the network typically route cross-border payments through a correspondent bank. For more on how SWIFT codes compare to other routing codes, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.
Larger banks often have different SWIFT codes for different branches. When the branch code can’t be located, HSBCINBBXXX usually works for most transfers.
This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.
