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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185F

MIDLGB2185F belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2185F

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2185F
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code85F
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLlandaff
CityLondon
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.
85F 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 code MIDLGB2185F?

MIDLGB2185F is the SWIFT/BIC code of Llandaff, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank PLC.

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

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

Do I need MIDLGB2185F to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need MIDLGB2185F.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2185F mean?

MIDL is the institution code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 85F identifies the branch Llandaff.

Can I use MIDLGB21 instead of MIDLGB2185F?

MIDLGB21 points to the head office of HSBC Bank PLC, while MIDLGB2185F is Llandaff. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MIDLGB2185F.

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