SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2175K
MIDLGB2175K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in High Wycombe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2175K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 75K |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire |
| City | High Wycombe |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 75K 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 MIDLGB2175K?
MIDLGB2175K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2175K 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 MIDLGB2175K.
Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2175K?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2175K points to Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2175K if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2175K 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 75K identifies the branch Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.