SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2174K
MIDLGB2174K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Aylsham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2174K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 74K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Aylsham |
| City | Aylsham |
| Country | United 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.
- 74K 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/BIC code MIDLGB2174K?
The code MIDLGB2174K belongs to Aylsham, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Aylsham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2174K 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 74K is the code of the branch Aylsham.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2174K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2174K with the recipient before you confirm.
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.
Do I need MIDLGB2174K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2174K.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.