SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2102M
MIDLGB2102M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2102M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 02M |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | King Street Branch |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02M 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 MIDLGB2102M?
The code MIDLGB2102M belongs to King Street Branch, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2102M with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2102M with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2102M stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02M identifies the department King Street Branch.
Do I need MIDLGB2102M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2102M.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.