SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2169W
MIDLGB2169W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2169W |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 69W |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 69W 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 MIDLGB2169W?
MIDLGB2169W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morrisons, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2169W incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2169W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2169W?
MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2169W points to Morrisons. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2169W if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MIDLGB2169W mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 69W identifies the branch Morrisons.
Do I need MIDLGB2169W for a euro transfer 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 do need MIDLGB2169W.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.