SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2167A

MIDLGB2167A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2167A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2167A
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code67A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHigh St
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
67A 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 MIDLGB2167A?

The code MIDLGB2167A belongs to High St, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2167A?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2167A points to High St. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2167A if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2167A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 MIDLGB2167A.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2167A mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 67A identifies the branch High St.

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