HSBC IFSC CODE

HSBC or Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited was established in 1865 to fund the growing trade between India, Europe and China. The bank has been active in the development of the Indian banking sector. It gave India its first ATM in 1987. 

HSBC serves its customers in India using its three global businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking and Global Banking and Markets. The bank has 50 branches and 50 ATMs across the country. 

The Reserve Bank of India has allotted IFSC codes to each HSBC bank branch so they can be easily identified. One can find the IFSC code of the bank on a bank account passbook or cheque issued by the bank or on the RBI’s website. The code is required to make any kind of transfer from the bank account. 

HSBC Bank IFSC Code Structure

Like any other bank, the IFSC code of HSBC Bank is also an 11-digit alphanumeric code structured in a defined format. The first four characters of the pattern signify the bank’s name, while the last six characters indicate the branch of HSBC bank. The fifth character is usually 0 (zero), which is secured for future utilisation. 

For example, the IFSC code of HSBC bank in Phase II Gurgaon is HSBC0110005. The first four characters, HSBC, is the branch code/name, while 110005 is the bank’s branch code. 

How to Find HSBC Bank IFSC Code on a Bank Cheque?

The HSBC IFSC code can be easily found on the passbook or chequebook issued to the customer by the bank. Every leaf of the chequebook has an IFSC code on the top left corner of the page. While in the passbook, the IFSC code is usually mentioned on the front page along with other details. 

Besides, you can also visit the official website of HSBC Bank and RBI’s website and look for the IFSC code for a specific branch.