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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2178A

MIDLGB2178A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2178A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2178A
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code78A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchDarlington, Cockerton
CityDarlington
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
78A 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 BIC MIDLGB2178A?

MIDLGB2178A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Darlington, Cockerton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Darlington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2178A?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2178A points to Darlington, Cockerton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2178A if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MIDLGB2178A stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 78A is the code of the department Darlington, Cockerton.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have 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.

Do I need MIDLGB2178A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MIDLGB2178A.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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