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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2180Z

MIDLGB2180Z belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Willaston, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2180Z

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2180Z
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code80Z
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchWillaston
CityWillaston
CountryUnited 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.
80Z 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2180Z?

MIDLGB2180Z is the SWIFT/BIC code of Willaston, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Willaston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2180Z?

MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2180Z is Willaston. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2180Z if the recipient asks for it.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter MIDLGB2180Z incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MIDLGB2180Z against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MIDLGB2180Z to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2180Z.

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