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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2177E

MIDLGB2177E belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2177E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2177E
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code77E
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchAnlaby
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
77E 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 BIC MIDLGB2177E?

MIDLGB2177E is the SWIFT/BIC code of Anlaby, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2177E?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2177E points to Anlaby. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2177E 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 usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2177E to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2177E.

What does each part of MIDLGB2177E stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 77E is the code of the branch Anlaby.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got other 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. 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.