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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2176M

MIDLGB2176M belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2176M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2176M
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code76M
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchOulton Broad
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
76M 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 MIDLGB2176M?

MIDLGB2176M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oulton Broad, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2176M with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2176M with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2176M?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2176M is Oulton Broad. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2176M if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2176M mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 76M identifies the department Oulton Broad.

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