SWIFT/BIC code MIDLESMMXXX
MIDLESMMXXX belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Madrid, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLESMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLESMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Madrid |
| Country | Spain |
The way the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MIDL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLESMMXXX?
MIDLESMMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of HSBC Bank PLC in Madrid, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank PLC.
What does each part of MIDLESMMXXX mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, ES is the ISO code of Spain, MM is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter MIDLESMMXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLESMMXXX against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLESMMXXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLESMMXXX.
Are MIDLESMM and MIDLESMMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MIDLESMM is the short version of MIDLESMMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach HSBC Bank PLC in Madrid.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.