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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2178U

MIDLGB2178U belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2178U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2178U
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code78U
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLeeds, Moortown
CityLondon
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.
78U 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 MIDLGB2178U?

MIDLGB2178U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Leeds, Moortown, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2178U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2178U with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of MIDLGB2178U stand for?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 78U is the code of the department Leeds, Moortown.

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. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2178U?

MIDLGB21 is the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2178U is Leeds, Moortown. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MIDLGB2178U if the recipient asks for it.

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