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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2175R

MIDLGB2175R belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2175R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2175R
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code75R
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKington
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.
75R 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2175R?

MIDLGB2175R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kington, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

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

Do I need MIDLGB2175R to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2175R.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2175R?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2175R is Kington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2175R if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2175R mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 75R identifies the branch Kington.

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