SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2174T
MIDLGB2174T belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bedworth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2174T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 74T |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bulkington |
| City | Bedworth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 74T 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 MIDLGB2174T?
MIDLGB2174T is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bulkington, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Bedworth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2174T incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2174T against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need MIDLGB2174T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2174T.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2174T stand for?
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 74T is the code of the department Bulkington.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.