SWIFT/BIC code MIDLFRPX222

MIDLFRPX222 belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Paris, France.

MIDLFRPX222

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLFRPX222
8-character codeMIDLFRPX
Branch code222
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSss Routing
CityParis
CountryFrance

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIDL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
222 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 branch is behind BIC MIDLFRPX222?

MIDLFRPX222 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sss Routing, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Paris, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in France. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use MIDLFRPX instead of MIDLFRPX222?

MIDLFRPX is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLFRPX222 is Sss Routing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLFRPX222 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter MIDLFRPX222 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLFRPX222 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLFRPX222 mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, FR stands for France, PX is the code for the city or region and 222 identifies the branch Sss Routing.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.