SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2183O
MIDLGB2183O belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2183O |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 83O |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Backwell |
| City | Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 83O 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 uses SWIFT code MIDLGB2183O?
MIDLGB2183O is the SWIFT/BIC code of Backwell, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got 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 do the letters in MIDLGB2183O mean?
MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 83O is the code of the branch Backwell.
Do I need MIDLGB2183O to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MIDLGB2183O.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2183O?
MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2183O is Backwell. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MIDLGB2183O 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.