BBDALULX — HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG
BBDALULX is the SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BBDALULX is the SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG |
| Country | Luxembourg (LU) |
| Location Code | LX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BBDALULX belong to?
The SWIFT code BBDALULX identifies HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG in LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BBDALULX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BBDALULX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BBDA) represent the bank code for HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG; characters 5-6 (LU) indicate the country code for Luxembourg; characters 7-8 (LX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BBDALULX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BBDALULX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BBDALULX instead of BBDALULX?
Yes. The 8-character code BBDALULX represents the primary headquarters of HSBC CONTINENTAL EUROPE, LUXEMBOURG. The 11-character code BBDALULX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BBDALULX (or BBDALULXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BBDALULX?
The physical address registered for BBDALULX is: 16, BOULEVARD D'AVRANCHES, L-1160, LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).