SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185C
MIDLGB2185C belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIDLGB2185C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIDLGB21 |
| Branch code | 85C |
| Bank | HSBC Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kinmel Bay |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 85C 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185C?
MIDLGB2185C identifies Kinmel Bay, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need MIDLGB2185C to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2185C.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.
What do the letters in MIDLGB2185C stand for?
MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 85C identifies the branch Kinmel Bay.
Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2185C?
MIDLGB21 is the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2185C points to Kinmel Bay. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2185C.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.