.hsbc
.hsbc is a brand extension, run by HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited since 2015. Only HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .hsbc names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 10 July 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.hsbc/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/hsbc |
Look up a .hsbc domain
The .hsbc registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .hsbc domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .hsbc extension?
HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited is the registry operator for .hsbc. The registry keeps the list of every .hsbc name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .hsbc domain?
Only HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .hsbc names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .hsbc created?
.hsbc was added to the DNS root zone on 10 July 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .hsbc domain?
The .hsbc registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.hsbc/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .hsbc signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .hsbc zone is signed, so a .hsbc domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.