SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2170B
MIDLGB2170B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Ecclesfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2170B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 70B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Morrisons |
| City | Ecclesfield |
| 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.
- 70B 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2170B?
MIDLGB2170B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morrisons, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Ecclesfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2170B for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2170B.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2170B?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2170B points to Morrisons. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2170B.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2170B mean?
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 70B identifies the branch Morrisons.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.