SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2178H
MIDLGB2178H belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2178H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 78H |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Grangetown |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 78H 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
What bank uses BIC MIDLGB2178H?
The code MIDLGB2178H belongs to Grangetown, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MIDLGB2178H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2178H.
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.
What happens if I enter MIDLGB2178H incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MIDLGB2178H against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2178H?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2178H is Grangetown. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2178H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.