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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2177Y

MIDLGB2177Y belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2177Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2177Y
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code77Y
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchChester, Hoole
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
77Y 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 bank is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2177Y?

MIDLGB2177Y is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chester, Hoole, 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.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2177Y?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2177Y points to Chester, Hoole. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2177Y.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2177Y mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 77Y is the code of the branch Chester, Hoole.

Do I need MIDLGB2177Y to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2177Y.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2177Y with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2177Y against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

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