hsbc (.hsbc)

The .hsbc domain extension is a branded generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated exclusively for HSBC Group. It is sponsored by HSBC Global Services (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC. The registry is managed by GoDaddy Registry. Only HSBC and its affiliated entities can register and use .hsbc domains, making it a closed, corporate namespace intended to strengthen brand security and trust online. The extension was delegated in July 2015, and the sponsorship was transferred to the current operator in late 2016. Like other brand TLDs, .hsbc helps the bank control its digital presence and reduce phishing risks by keeping all official websites under a single, verified suffix.