SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2171S
MIDLGB2171S belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2171S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 71S |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cmau (Cent Mgd Accs Unit |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 71S 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 BIC MIDLGB2171S?
The code MIDLGB2171S belongs to Cmau (Cent Mgd Accs Unit, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2171S?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2171S is Cmau (Cent Mgd Accs Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2171S if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2171S mean?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 71S identifies the department Cmau (Cent Mgd Accs Unit.
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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2171S with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2171S against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.