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SWIFT/BIC code MIDLGB2185K

MIDLGB2185K belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.

MIDLGB2185K

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDLGB2185K
8-character codeMIDLGB21
Branch code85K
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLlanybydder
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.
85K 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 BIC MIDLGB2185K?

The code MIDLGB2185K belongs to Llanybydder, part of HSBC Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MIDLGB2185K incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MIDLGB2185K against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in MIDLGB2185K mean?

MIDL is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 85K is the code of the department Llanybydder.

Do I need MIDLGB2185K to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MIDLGB2185K.

How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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