SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2177H
MIDLGB2177H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Baildon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2177H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 77H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Baildon |
| City | Baildon |
| 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.
- 77H 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 MIDLGB2177H?
MIDLGB2177H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Baildon, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Baildon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2177H 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 77H is the code of the department Baildon.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need MIDLGB2177H 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. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2177H.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2177H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2177H with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.