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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2172V

MIDLGB2172V belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2172V

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2172V
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code72V
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchFirst Direct 4765
CityLeeds
CountryUnited 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.
72V 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/BIC code MIDLGB2172V?

MIDLGB2172V is the SWIFT/BIC code of First Direct 4765, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2172V with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2172V with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2172V?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2172V is First Direct 4765. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2172V.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of MIDLGB2172V mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 72V is the code of the branch First Direct 4765.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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