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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2158M

MIDLGB2158M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2158M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2158M
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code58M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchYstradgynlais Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
58M 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2158M?

The code MIDLGB2158M belongs to Ystradgynlais 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.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2158M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2158M with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2158M?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2158M points to Ystradgynlais Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2158M if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2158M to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2158M.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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