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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185B

MIDLGB2185B belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2185B

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2185B
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code85B
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchKenfig Hill
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
85B 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 BIC MIDLGB2185B?

MIDLGB2185B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kenfig Hill, a unit of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2185B with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIDLGB2185B with the recipient before sending.

Does HSBC Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

What does each part of MIDLGB2185B stand for?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 85B is the code of the branch Kenfig Hill.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2185B?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2185B points to Kenfig Hill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MIDLGB2185B 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.