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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2180S

MIDLGB2180S belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Cleveleys, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2180S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2180S
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code80S
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchThornton
CityCleveleys
CountryUnited 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.
80S 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/BIC code MIDLGB2180S?

The code MIDLGB2180S belongs to Thornton, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Cleveleys, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need MIDLGB2180S for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2180S.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2180S mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 80S identifies the branch Thornton.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2180S?

MIDLGB21 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2180S is Thornton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2180S.

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