Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A. is BLICCHGG. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A., provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BLICCHGG (GENEVA 1, Switzerland) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A. a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A. is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BLICCHGG mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BLICCHGG: "BLIC" is the institution code identifying HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A., "CH" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Switzerland, and "GG" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A.?

Accepted Answer

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A. is owned by HSBC Holdings plc, a banking group based in the UK. HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A. is registered in Switzerland as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the UK.

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