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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2171R

MIDLGB2171R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2171R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2171R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code71R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchSsuk Losses
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.
71R 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2171R?

MIDLGB2171R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ssuk Losses, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2171R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 do need MIDLGB2171R.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2171R?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2171R points to Ssuk Losses. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2171R if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2171R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2171R against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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