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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2163M

MIDLGB2163M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2163M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2163M
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code63M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWigton 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.
63M 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 BIC MIDLGB2163M?

The code MIDLGB2163M belongs to Wigton 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 MIDLGB2163M with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2163M with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2163M?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2163M is Wigton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2163M.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2163M 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 63M identifies the branch Wigton Branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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