GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2173K

MIDLGB2173K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2173K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2173K
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code73K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchBoscombe
CityLondon
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.
73K 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2173K?

MIDLGB2173K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Boscombe, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2173K mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 73K identifies the department Boscombe.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2173K?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2173K points to Boscombe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2173K.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2173K with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2173K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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