SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2117T

MIDLGB2117T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2117T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2117T
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code17T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBarton Upon Humber Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
17T 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

What bank uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2117T?

MIDLGB2117T identifies Barton Upon Humber Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What does each part of MIDLGB2117T mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 17T identifies the department Barton Upon Humber Branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2117T incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2117T with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2117T?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2117T is Barton Upon Humber Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2117T.

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