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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2175A

MIDLGB2175A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2175A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2175A
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code75A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchCradley Heath
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
75A 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 uses BIC MIDLGB2175A?

The code MIDLGB2175A belongs to Cradley Heath, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2175A?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2175A points to Cradley Heath. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2175A if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2175A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2175A.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2175A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2175A with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of MIDLGB2175A 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 75A is the code of the department Cradley Heath.

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