SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2179B
MIDLGB2179B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2179B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 79B |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Liverpool, Mersey Road |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 79B 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 is behind SWIFT code MIDLGB2179B?
MIDLGB2179B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool, Mersey Road, 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 enter MIDLGB2179B incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2179B with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need MIDLGB2179B to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2179B.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2179B?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2179B is Liverpool, Mersey Road. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MIDLGB2179B 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.