SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE — HSBC FUND SERVICES, EDINBURGH

About SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE — HSBC FUND SERVICES, EDINBURGH

SWIFT code HSBCGB3AFSE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC FUND SERVICES in EDINBURGH, United Kingdom. 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 FUND SERVICES for all outward international remittances from EDINBURGH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE

The code HSBCGB3AFSE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HSBC FUND SERVICES account in EDINBURGH, share SWIFT code HSBCGB3AFSE 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 FUND SERVICES, EDINBURGH must provide SWIFT code HSBCGB3AFSE. 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 FUND SERVICES in EDINBURGH rely on SWIFT code HSBCGB3AFSE 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 FUND SERVICES →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC FUND SERVICES →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC FUND SERVICES →

How SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HSBCGB3AFSE 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 FUND SERVICES.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HSBC FUND SERVICES receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HSBCGB3AFSE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HSBCGB3AFSE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for EDINBURGH 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HSBCGB3AFSE directly with HSBC FUND SERVICES's EDINBURGH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.