SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2170T

MIDLGB2170T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2170T

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2170T
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code70T
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchMorrisons
CityNewcastle-Under-Lyme
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.
70T 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 branch uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2170T?

The code MIDLGB2170T belongs to Morrisons, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2170T?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2170T is Morrisons. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2170T if the recipient asks for it.

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 do the letters in MIDLGB2170T 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 70T identifies the department Morrisons.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2170T with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2170T with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need MIDLGB2170T to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2170T.

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