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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2117W

MIDLGB2117W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2117W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2117W
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code17W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTadley Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
17W 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2117W?

MIDLGB2117W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tadley Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2117W incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2117W with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2117W 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 17W is the code of the department Tadley Branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2117W?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2117W is Tadley Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2117W if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2117W to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2117W.

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