HOABGB2LFSO — C. HOARE AND CO.
HOABGB2LFSO is the SWIFT/BIC code for C. HOARE AND CO. in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
HOABGB2LFSO is the SWIFT/BIC code for C. HOARE AND CO. in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: HOABGB2L
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | C. HOARE AND CO. |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2L |
| Branch | FLEET STREET BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HOABGB2LFSO belong to?
The SWIFT code HOABGB2LFSO identifies C. HOARE AND CO. in LONDON, United Kingdom. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HOABGB2LFSO mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HOABGB2LFSO are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HOAB) represent the bank code for C. HOARE AND CO.; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2L) specify the location code; and the final characters (FSO) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HOABGB2LFSO active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HOABGB2LFSO is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2L' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HOABGB2L instead of HOABGB2LFSO?
Yes. The 8-character code HOABGB2L represents the primary headquarters of C. HOARE AND CO.. The 11-character code HOABGB2LFSO targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HOABGB2L (or HOABGB2LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HOABGB2LFSO?
The physical address registered for HOABGB2LFSO is: 37 FLEET STREET, EC4P 4DQ, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the HOABGB2LFSO code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code HOABGB2LFSO is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
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).