SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2174W

MIDLGB2174W belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2174W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2174W
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code74W
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAnglia University
CityChelmsford
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.
74W 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 BIC MIDLGB2174W?

The code MIDLGB2174W belongs to Anglia University, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2174W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2174W against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2174W mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 74W is the code of the branch Anglia University.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2174W for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2174W.

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.

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