HSBCMVMV — HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE
HSBCMVMV is the SWIFT/BIC code for HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE in MALE, Maldives — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HSBCMVMV is the SWIFT/BIC code for HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE in MALE, Maldives. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE |
| Country | Maldives (MV) |
| Location Code | MV |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HSBCMVMV belong to?
The SWIFT code HSBCMVMV identifies HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE in MALE, Maldives. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HSBCMVMV mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HSBCMVMV are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HSBC) represent the bank code for HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE; characters 5-6 (MV) indicate the country code for Maldives; characters 7-8 (MV) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HSBCMVMV active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HSBCMVMV is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MV' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HSBCMVMV instead of HSBCMVMV?
Yes. The 8-character code HSBCMVMV represents the primary headquarters of HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE. The 11-character code HSBCMVMV targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HSBCMVMV (or HSBCMVMVXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HSBCMVMV?
The physical address registered for HSBCMVMV is: H.ZONEYRIA BUILDING, FLOOR 9, BODUTHAKURUFAANU MAGU, 20057, MALE, Maldives. 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).