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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2168B

MIDLGB2168B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2168B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2168B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code68B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct Sort Code 404779
CityLeeds
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.
68B 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2168B?

MIDLGB2168B is the SWIFT/BIC code of First Direct Sort Code 404779, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2168B incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2168B against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2168B?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2168B points to First Direct Sort Code 404779. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2168B if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2168B stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 68B is the code of the branch First Direct Sort Code 404779.

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.

Do I need MIDLGB2168B to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2168B.

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