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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2169B

MIDLGB2169B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2169B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2169B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code69B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchHead Office
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
69B 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 is behind BIC MIDLGB2169B?

The code MIDLGB2169B belongs to Head Office, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2169B mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 69B is the code of the branch Head Office.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2169B?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2169B points to Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2169B.

Do I need MIDLGB2169B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2169B.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

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

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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