SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS — HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A., WARSZAWA

About SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS — HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A., WARSZAWA

SWIFT code HSBCPLPS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. in WARSZAWA, Poland. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. for all outward international remittances from WARSZAWA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS

The code HSBCPLPS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. account in WARSZAWA, share SWIFT code HSBCPLPS with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A., WARSZAWA must provide SWIFT code HSBCPLPS. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. in WARSZAWA rely on SWIFT code HSBCPLPS for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. →

How SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HSBCPLPS and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HSBCPLPS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HSBCPLPS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WARSZAWA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Poland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HSBCPLPS directly with HSBC BANK POLSKA S.A.'s WARSZAWA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.