SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2179Z
MIDLGB2179Z belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2179Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 79Z |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Oxton |
| City | Birkenhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 79Z 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 SWIFT code MIDLGB2179Z?
MIDLGB2179Z identifies Oxton, part of HSBC Bank PLC in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MIDLGB2179Z incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2179Z against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2179Z?
MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2179Z is Oxton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2179Z.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2179Z stand for?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 79Z identifies the branch Oxton.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.