All TLDs / .hsbc

What is .hsbc?

The short answer
.hsbc is a brand top-level domain, operated by HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .hsbc a real domain extension?

Yes — .hsbc is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .hsbc?

.hsbc is operated by HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .hsbc used for?

.hsbc is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .hsbc domain?

No. .hsbc is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.