SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2168F
MIDLGB2168F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2168F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 68F |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | First Direct Sort Code 404783 |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 68F 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2168F?
The code MIDLGB2168F belongs to First Direct Sort Code 404783, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2168F?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2168F is First Direct Sort Code 404783. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2168F if the recipient asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more 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.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of MIDLGB2168F mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 68F identifies the branch First Direct Sort Code 404783.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.