SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2174E
MIDLGB2174E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2174E |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 74E |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bromborough |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 74E 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2174E?
MIDLGB2174E identifies Bromborough, 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.
What does each part of MIDLGB2174E stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 74E identifies the branch Bromborough.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2174E?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2174E is Bromborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2174E if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2174E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2174E.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. 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.