SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2167D

MIDLGB2167D belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2167D

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2167D
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code67D
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCard Processing Birmingham
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.
67D 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2167D?

MIDLGB2167D identifies Card Processing Birmingham, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2167D stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 67D is the code of the branch Card Processing Birmingham.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2167D?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2167D points to Card Processing Birmingham. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2167D if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MIDLGB2167D to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2167D.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.