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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2160C

MIDLGB2160C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2160C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2160C
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code60C
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchTotnes Branch
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
60C 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/BIC code MIDLGB2160C?

MIDLGB2160C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Totnes Branch, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2160C with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2160C against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Do I need MIDLGB2160C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2160C.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2160C?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2160C points to Totnes Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2160C.

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